May 23, 2022

Economy

FACT-CHECK: How does Ghana’s inflation rate compare to 3 other countries in the subregion?

Claim: Inflation rates of 4 West African countries Source: Viral message Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Ghana’s recent record inflation-rate-hike has got many people

May 23, 2022

FACT-CHECK: How does Ghana’s inflation rate compare to 3 other countries in the subregion?

Verified Facts

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