Crossing Borders to Beg: Ghana Faces Rising Numbers of Foreign Street Beggars and Exploited Children
Some streets of Ghana, once dominated by commuters and hawkers, are now home to an increasing number of beggars, many from Niger, Sudan, Mali, and Chad. Their presence has sparked concerns over security, public health, and the welfare of children. At the bustling Kwame Nkrumah Circle, where thousands pass daily, I met several foreign beggars […]