A man holds banners during a protest demanding government action on illegal gold mining and the release of activist arrested on a previous protest, in Accra on October 3, 2024. Ghanaians stage a three-day protest demanding government action on illegal gold mining and the release of 54 activists detained for demonstrating against the illicit activity. 54 members of the Democracy Hub pressure group were arrested on September 22 and September 23, 2024 for blocking roads and burning tyres, and remanded in custody for two weeks, prompting outrage from the public and politicians. (Photo by Nipah Dennis / AFP)