Community Guidelines

Building a Respectful News Community

At GhanaNews.org, we believe informed conversations strengthen society. We encourage readers to engage respectfully, share diverse viewpoints and contribute meaningfully to public discussions.

Our Community Guidelines help maintain a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to participate.

Respect Others

We encourage constructive discussions based on facts and mutual respect.

Please:

  • Treat others with courtesy.
  • Respect differing opinions.
  • Focus on ideas rather than individuals.
  • Avoid personal attacks and harassment.

No Hate Speech or Discrimination

Content that promotes or encourages hatred or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, disability or other protected characteristics is not permitted.

No Misinformation

Do not knowingly post false, misleading or manipulated information.

Where possible, support factual claims with reliable sources.

Our editorial team may remove content that spreads misinformation or could mislead readers.

Protect Privacy

Please do not publish:

  • Personal phone numbers
  • Residential addresses
  • Financial information
  • Identity documents
  • Private communications without consent

Respect the privacy and safety of others.

Illegal or Harmful Content

Content promoting illegal activities, violence, fraud or threats may be removed and, where appropriate, reported to relevant authorities.

Spam and Advertising

To keep discussions relevant, please avoid:

  • Spam
  • Repetitive messages
  • Unsolicited promotions
  • Scam links
  • Misleading advertisements

Commercial promotions require prior approval.

Moderation

Our moderators may:

  • Remove inappropriate content.
  • Limit abusive accounts.
  • Suspend repeated offenders.
  • Take action to protect the integrity of discussions.

Moderation decisions are guided by fairness, consistency and our editorial values.

Reporting Concerns

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please notify us through our Contact Us page.

We appreciate readers who help maintain a respectful and informative community.

Our Commitment

GhanaNews.org is committed to fostering informed public dialogue built on:

  • Respect
  • Accuracy
  • Integrity
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Responsible journalism

Together, we can create a community where trustworthy information and thoughtful discussion thrive.

Leadership

Community standards are overseen by:

Daniel Jeddman
Founder • Owner • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Publisher • Editor-in-Chief