# Ghana cocoa farmers face up to 20 years in prison under new law

https://mins.news/en/video/13915

- France 24 English, 2026-08-05 09:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RtK2P28nCA

> Ghana’s parliament has passed legislation that could send cocoa farmers to prison for as long as 20 years. The bill targets farmers who convert cocoa farms to other uses without government approval. Passed on July 30, its contents were not made public until late August 2. The measure grants protected status to all cocoa farms and makes unauthorized repurposing a criminal offense, prompting criticism from farmers.

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