Ghana

Country Ghana
Capital Accra
Continent Africa
Currency Ghana cedi(GHS)
Languages English

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Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. Ghana endured a long series of coups before Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS took power in 1981 and banned political parties. After approving a new constitution and restoring multiparty politics in 1992, RAWLINGS won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR succeeded him and was reelected in 2004. John Atta MILLS took over as head of state in early 2009.

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Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains - The ConversationModi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains  The Conversation

Ghana has a rare treasure, a crater made when a meteor hit Earth: why it needs to be protected - SpaceGhana has a rare treasure, a crater made when a meteor hit Earth: why it needs to be protected  Space

Ghana Deploys Troops to Burkina Border | Firstpost Africa| N18G - FirstpostGhana Deploys Troops to Burkina Border | Firstpost Africa| N18G  Firstpost

Ghana central bank delivers record rate cut as inflation cools rapidly - ReutersGhana central bank delivers record rate cut as inflation cools rapidly  Reuters

Ghana protest against Nigeria: Foreign ministers say 'no cause for alarm' - BBCGhana protest against Nigeria: Foreign ministers say 'no cause for alarm'  BBC

Ghana donates 40-tonne food aid to Palestine - myRepublicaGhana donates 40-tonne food aid to Palestine  myRepublica

PM Modi highlights shared democratic values in his address to Parliament of Ghana - NewsonairPM Modi highlights shared democratic values in his address to Parliament of Ghana  Newsonair

Why PM Modi’s visit to Ghana matters: A look at India–Ghana bilateral relations - The HinduWhy PM Modi’s visit to Ghana matters: A look at India–Ghana bilateral relations  The Hindu

Ghana sends emergency aid to Palestine amid escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza - WAFA AgencyGhana sends emergency aid to Palestine amid escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza  WAFA Agency

2025 News items - Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

‘Nigerians Must Go’: How Ghana’s business rules, landlords’ actions trigger xenophobic fear - Punch Newspapers‘Nigerians Must Go’: How Ghana’s business rules, landlords’ actions trigger xenophobic fear  Punch Newspapers

With PM Modi’s Ghana visit, India challenges China’s dominance in Africa - The Indian ExpressWith PM Modi’s Ghana visit, India challenges China’s dominance in Africa  The Indian Express

Cashew waste a lucrative business for Ghana's youth - Phys.orgCashew waste a lucrative business for Ghana's youth  Phys.org

Modi’s Ghana, Namibia visit a transformative chapter in India-Africa ties - Governance NowModi’s Ghana, Namibia visit a transformative chapter in India-Africa ties  Governance Now

Ghana: Can a 24-hour economy change a nation? - DWGhana: Can a 24-hour economy change a nation?  DW

It Takes a village to raise a child. - UnicefIt Takes a village to raise a child.  Unicef

Ghana Deploys Troops to Burkina Border After Deadly Attack & Terror Threat | Firstpost Africa| N18G - FirstpostGhana Deploys Troops to Burkina Border After Deadly Attack & Terror Threat | Firstpost Africa| N18G  Firstpost

PM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest honour for distinguished statesmanship, influential global leadership - NewsonairPM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest honour for distinguished statesmanship, influential global leadership  Newsonair

Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties - The ConversationGhana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties  The Conversation

Global South’s voice key to contemporary world’s progress: PM Modi tells Ghana’s Parliament - The HinduGlobal South’s voice key to contemporary world’s progress: PM Modi tells Ghana’s Parliament  The Hindu

Ghana's central bank will discuss key rate in 10 days, governor says - ReutersGhana's central bank will discuss key rate in 10 days, governor says  Reuters

Daddy Lumba: Ghana's highlife legend dies age 60 - BBCDaddy Lumba: Ghana's highlife legend dies age 60  BBC

Chowdeck hits 1,000 daily orders in Ghana in three months, a feat that took thrice longer in Nigeria - TechCabalChowdeck hits 1,000 daily orders in Ghana in three months, a feat that took thrice longer in Nigeria  TechCabal

Ghana steps into Middle East politics with Pro-Palestine aid - Business Insider AfricaGhana steps into Middle East politics with Pro-Palestine aid  Business Insider Africa

Ghanaian MPs Wore Indian Attire During PM Modi's Parliament Address - NDTVGhanaian MPs Wore Indian Attire During PM Modi's Parliament Address  NDTV

Ghana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam - BBCGhana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam  BBC

TikTok users in Ghana and Zimbabwe enjoy making fun of government – why it can have a downside - The ConversationTikTok users in Ghana and Zimbabwe enjoy making fun of government – why it can have a downside  The Conversation

Ghana and Nigeria to meet in doubleheader - International Rugby LeagueGhana and Nigeria to meet in doubleheader  International Rugby League

PM Modi in Ghana: Details of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi historic visit to di African country - BBCPM Modi in Ghana: Details of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi historic visit to di African country  BBC

University graduates in Ghana must serve society for a year – study suggests it’s good for national unity - The ConversationUniversity graduates in Ghana must serve society for a year – study suggests it’s good for national unity  The Conversation

Ghana vs South Africa highlights: Ghana beat South Africa for penalties to win Wafcon 2024 third place - BBCGhana vs South Africa highlights: Ghana beat South Africa for penalties to win Wafcon 2024 third place  BBC

Call for Applications - UnicefCall for Applications  Unicef

Watch: Ghana MPs honour PM Modi by donning Indian attire; wear pagdi and bandhgala suit to parliament - The Times of IndiaWatch: Ghana MPs honour PM Modi by donning Indian attire; wear pagdi and bandhgala suit to parliament  The Times of India

Ghana Donates 40 Metric Tonnes of Cocoa to Palestine in Act of Solidarity - sonna.soGhana Donates 40 Metric Tonnes of Cocoa to Palestine in Act of Solidarity  sonna.so

Ghana expands visa-free travel with Global South as US borders tighten - africanews.comGhana expands visa-free travel with Global South as US borders tighten  africanews.com

Ghana: New Rules Shake Gold Trade - Global Finance MagazineGhana: New Rules Shake Gold Trade  Global Finance Magazine

Ghana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Semi-Finals - cafonline.comGhana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Semi-Finals  cafonline.com

Conversations, Memories, and Reflections: Celebrating Tsatsu Tsikata’s 50 Years at the Ghana Bar - The Business & Financial TimesConversations, Memories, and Reflections: Celebrating Tsatsu Tsikata’s 50 Years at the Ghana Bar  The Business & Financial Times

Government to partner stakeholders to position Ghana as digital hub in Africa - Ghana Business NewsGovernment to partner stakeholders to position Ghana as digital hub in Africa  Ghana Business News

India not just a partner but co-traveller in Ghana’s development journey: PM Modi - The HinduIndia not just a partner but co-traveller in Ghana’s development journey: PM Modi  The Hindu

Ghana cuts interest rates by 3 per cent as inflation eases - africanews.comGhana cuts interest rates by 3 per cent as inflation eases  africanews.com

Understanding urban expansion across primary and secondary cities in Ghana - ScienceDirect.comUnderstanding urban expansion across primary and secondary cities in Ghana  ScienceDirect.com

Ghana confirms 1st mpox death - Anadolu AjansiGhana confirms 1st mpox death  Anadolu Ajansi

Ghana Airports Company MD terminates controversial revenue assurance contract - MyJoyOnlineGhana Airports Company MD terminates controversial revenue assurance contract  MyJoyOnline

Ghana ditches $1.2b bauxite deal, seeks global investors for one of West Africa’s richest untapped reserves - Business Insider AfricaGhana ditches $1.2b bauxite deal, seeks global investors for one of West Africa’s richest untapped reserves  Business Insider Africa

IAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for Ghana’s First Nuclear Power Plant - IAEAIAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for Ghana’s First Nuclear Power Plant  IAEA

Nigerians Must Go Protests in Ghana: Mahama assures Nigerians of their safety - realnewsmagazine.netNigerians Must Go Protests in Ghana: Mahama assures Nigerians of their safety  realnewsmagazine.net

Wafcon 2024: Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in quarter-finals - BBCWafcon 2024: Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in quarter-finals  BBC

Safer in Ghana? - A Lawyer Writes | Joshua RozenbergSafer in Ghana?  A Lawyer Writes | Joshua Rozenberg

Ghana deploys soldiers to quell northern chieftancy dispute - ReutersGhana deploys soldiers to quell northern chieftancy dispute  Reuters

Ghana edge South Africa on penalties to clinch WAFCON bronze - cafonline.comGhana edge South Africa on penalties to clinch WAFCON bronze  cafonline.com

Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause - The ConversationFlooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause  The Conversation

Violence against women in Ghana is deeply rooted in culture and family ties – study - The ConversationViolence against women in Ghana is deeply rooted in culture and family ties – study  The Conversation

Zelensky: Ghana ready to finance production of Ukrainian drones - UkrinformZelensky: Ghana ready to finance production of Ukrainian drones  Ukrinform

Philosophy of “Respect for the Individual” Takes Root in Honda’s Ghana Plant: The Challenges of a Local Manager Supporting West-African Business - Honda GlobalPhilosophy of “Respect for the Individual” Takes Root in Honda’s Ghana Plant: The Challenges of a Local Manager Supporting West-African Business  Honda Global

How stolen cattle links Ghana to the jihadist conflict in the Sahel - The New HumanitarianHow stolen cattle links Ghana to the jihadist conflict in the Sahel  The New Humanitarian

Ghana's Security Future: Shouldn't We Consider a Merged Fourth Armed Service? - Modern GhanaGhana's Security Future: Shouldn't We Consider a Merged Fourth Armed Service?  Modern Ghana

Anti-Nigerian tensions ease in Ghana following bilateral talks - Business Insider AfricaAnti-Nigerian tensions ease in Ghana following bilateral talks  Business Insider Africa

Auditor-General exposes ECG for hiding GH˘4.2 billion revenue - Modern GhanaAuditor-General exposes ECG for hiding GH˘4.2 billion revenue  Modern Ghana

Ghana launches task force to curb gold smuggling losses - ReutersGhana launches task force to curb gold smuggling losses  Reuters

Why Ghana’s conflict on the Burkina border is raising alarm among security experts - The Africa Report.comWhy Ghana’s conflict on the Burkina border is raising alarm among security experts  The Africa Report.com

IAEA Mission Finds Ghana Committed to Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements - IAEAIAEA Mission Finds Ghana Committed to Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements  IAEA

Interpol red notice issued for Ghana’s former finance minister - Al JazeeraInterpol red notice issued for Ghana’s former finance minister  Al Jazeera

PM Modi kicks off 5-nation tour: Ghana, Argentina, Brazil and more on itinerary; Brics, trade in focus - The Times of IndiaPM Modi kicks off 5-nation tour: Ghana, Argentina, Brazil and more on itinerary; Brics, trade in focus  The Times of India

Gold exports reaching $8.3b drive surge in Ghana’s trade balance – Report - Ghana Business NewsGold exports reaching $8.3b drive surge in Ghana’s trade balance – Report  Ghana Business News

Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda FX reserves most at risk if gold slumps — BMI - Modern GhanaGhana, Tanzania, Uganda FX reserves most at risk if gold slumps — BMI  Modern Ghana

Wherever In The World Disaster Strikes, Let's Donate and Send Ghana's Dark Chocolate and Other Cocoa Products - Modern GhanaWherever In The World Disaster Strikes, Let's Donate and Send Ghana's Dark Chocolate and Other Cocoa Products  Modern Ghana

Minister visits Ghana, responds to ‘Nigeria must go’ protest - Premium Times NigeriaMinister visits Ghana, responds to ‘Nigeria must go’ protest  Premium Times Nigeria

Foreign ministry launches 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar with new policies to boost local products - GBC Ghana OnlineForeign ministry launches 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar with new policies to boost local products  GBC Ghana Online

Ghana Airports Company terminates revenue audit contract with Evatex Logistics - GBC Ghana OnlineGhana Airports Company terminates revenue audit contract with Evatex Logistics  GBC Ghana Online

Ghana travel - Lonely PlanetGhana travel  Lonely Planet

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of Ghana’s progress – Julius Debrah - MyJoyOnlineEntrepreneurs are the lifeblood of Ghana’s progress – Julius Debrah  MyJoyOnline

Government to present 15 ICT legislative instruments before Parliament – Minister - Ghana Business NewsGovernment to present 15 ICT legislative instruments before Parliament – Minister  Ghana Business News

Kojo Choi: Who be Ghana ambassador to South Korea wey President John Mahama appoint - BBCKojo Choi: Who be Ghana ambassador to South Korea wey President John Mahama appoint  BBC

Ghana's cocoa regulator warns of production drop amid heavy rains - ReutersGhana's cocoa regulator warns of production drop amid heavy rains  Reuters

Wafcon 2024: Nigeria vs South Africa and Morocco vs Ghana in last four - BBCWafcon 2024: Nigeria vs South Africa and Morocco vs Ghana in last four  BBC

Ghana President Condemns Xenophobia, Pledges Protection for Nigerian Businesses - TV360 NigeriaGhana President Condemns Xenophobia, Pledges Protection for Nigerian Businesses  TV360 Nigeria

Ghana and Zambia have snubbed Africa’s leading development bank: why they should change course - The ConversationGhana and Zambia have snubbed Africa’s leading development bank: why they should change course  The Conversation

Ghana round off Wafcon quarter-final line-up - BBCGhana round off Wafcon quarter-final line-up  BBC

How one specialist health centre in Ghana is bulldozing barriers to cervical cancer screening - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceHow one specialist health centre in Ghana is bulldozing barriers to cervical cancer screening  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Climate change and food security nexus in Ghana: The role of renewable energy - ScienceDirect.comClimate change and food security nexus in Ghana: The role of renewable energy  ScienceDirect.com

South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana - BBCSouth Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana  BBC

How a strong brand is helping Ghana Bamboo Bikes ride further - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationHow a strong brand is helping Ghana Bamboo Bikes ride further  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

From Newsroom to Power: How Media Capture Under Mahama’s Government Threatens Ghana’s Democracy - Modern GhanaFrom Newsroom to Power: How Media Capture Under Mahama’s Government Threatens Ghana’s Democracy  Modern Ghana

Ghana’s President, Mahama assures safety of Nigerians - FRCN HQGhana’s President, Mahama assures safety of Nigerians  FRCN HQ

Ghana's Affirmative Action Act is a Crucial Step Towards Gender Equity - But Now the Real Work Begins - allAfrica.comGhana's Affirmative Action Act is a Crucial Step Towards Gender Equity - But Now the Real Work Begins  allAfrica.com

Simba SC unveil Ghanaian forward Jonathan Sowah - GhanaSoccernetSimba SC unveil Ghanaian forward Jonathan Sowah  GhanaSoccernet

Public Holidays and Commemorative Days in Ghana - mint.gov.ghPublic Holidays and Commemorative Days in Ghana  mint.gov.gh

Counter-Terrorism Committee conducts assessment visit to the Republic of Ghana - Welcome to the United NationsCounter-Terrorism Committee conducts assessment visit to the Republic of Ghana  Welcome to the United Nations

Ghana Reports Surge in Mobile Data Scams Costing Over GH˘73k - News GhanaGhana Reports Surge in Mobile Data Scams Costing Over GH˘73k  News Ghana

Mastercard reaffirms commitment to Ghana with new office in Accra - mastercard.comMastercard reaffirms commitment to Ghana with new office in Accra  mastercard.com

There’s no 5G in Ghana - Sam George fires Akufo-Addo government over 'fake launch' - Pulse GhanaThere’s no 5G in Ghana - Sam George fires Akufo-Addo government over 'fake launch'  Pulse Ghana

Senate urges calm over ‘Nigerians must go’ protest in Ghana - Punch NewspapersSenate urges calm over ‘Nigerians must go’ protest in Ghana  Punch Newspapers

Eastern Regional FDA office educates bakers on good manufacturing practices - Ghana News AgencyEastern Regional FDA office educates bakers on good manufacturing practices  Ghana News Agency

Ghana: Waiting for FDI - Global Finance MagazineGhana: Waiting for FDI  Global Finance Magazine

Ghana’s e-levy : 3 lessons from the abolished mobile money tax - The ConversationGhana’s e-levy : 3 lessons from the abolished mobile money tax  The Conversation

Blood pressure change and hypertension incidence among Ghanaians living in rural Ghana, urban Ghana and The Netherlands: a prospective cohort study - The LancetBlood pressure change and hypertension incidence among Ghanaians living in rural Ghana, urban Ghana and The Netherlands: a prospective cohort study  The Lancet

Ghana police rescue 16 human trafficking victims from Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso - Ghana Business NewsGhana police rescue 16 human trafficking victims from Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso  Ghana Business News

Ghanaian Aviatrix finalist in the African Genius Awards - The Business & Financial TimesGhanaian Aviatrix finalist in the African Genius Awards  The Business & Financial Times

Digital 2025: Ghana - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Ghana  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights