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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Ghana Proposes Oil-for-Green Energy Exchange with India: A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Development - scanx.tradeGhana Proposes Oil-for-Green Energy Exchange with India: A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Development  scanx.trade

Ghana looks to export more oil to India in exchange for green energy - CNBC TV18Ghana looks to export more oil to India in exchange for green energy  CNBC TV18

Ghana’s President Wants to Show Africa Can Stand on Its Own - Time MagazineGhana’s President Wants to Show Africa Can Stand on Its Own  Time Magazine

Ghana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade - TradingViewGhana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade  TradingView

Ghana urges state entities to harmonize biometric verification databases - Biometric UpdateGhana urges state entities to harmonize biometric verification databases  Biometric Update

Unauthorized persons board vessel off Tema, Ghana - Safety4SeaUnauthorized persons board vessel off Tema, Ghana  Safety4Sea

In Ghana, the dead are buried in beer bottles, shoes, and airplanes: Inside the tradition of fantasy coff - Times of IndiaIn Ghana, the dead are buried in beer bottles, shoes, and airplanes: Inside the tradition of fantasy coff  Times of India

Inside Ghana’s push to bring more banks to the stock exchange - Finance in AfricaInside Ghana’s push to bring more banks to the stock exchange  Finance in Africa

Ghana launches HPV vaccine to protect over 2 million girls and combat cervical cancer - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceGhana launches HPV vaccine to protect over 2 million girls and combat cervical cancer  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Blog: From Ghana to UC Davis, Bridging Global Gaps in Materials Science Research and Education - UC Davis College of EngineeringBlog: From Ghana to UC Davis, Bridging Global Gaps in Materials Science Research and Education  UC Davis College of Engineering

Breaking Ghana’s Silence on Menstrual Poverty - International Policy DigestBreaking Ghana’s Silence on Menstrual Poverty  International Policy Digest

Outcome Statement: 13th High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights, Accra, Ghana, 29-30 July 2025 -African Union - Peace and Security Department - peaceau.orgOutcome Statement: 13th High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights, Accra, Ghana, 29-30 July 2025 -African Union - Peace and Security Department  peaceau.org

Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese celebrates Jubilee Year and Diamond Anniversary - Vatican NewsGhana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese celebrates Jubilee Year and Diamond Anniversary  Vatican News

Call for Volunteers: Be the Voice of the UNICEF Ghana Podcast on Child Rights! - UnicefCall for Volunteers: Be the Voice of the UNICEF Ghana Podcast on Child Rights!  Unicef

Ghana’s gold sector faces its biggest audit in years as Africa redefines mining control - Business Insider AfricaGhana’s gold sector faces its biggest audit in years as Africa redefines mining control  Business Insider Africa

Unilever Ghana Limited (UNIL.gh) Q32025 Interim Report - AfricanFinancialsUnilever Ghana Limited (UNIL.gh) Q32025 Interim Report  AfricanFinancials

The watcher who vanished - Butler NatureThe watcher who vanished  Butler Nature

Ghana 1-0 Comoros: Mohammed Kudus first Black Stars to World Cup 2026 - BBCGhana 1-0 Comoros: Mohammed Kudus first Black Stars to World Cup 2026  BBC

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

Societe Generale Ghana Limited (SOGEGH.gh) Q32025 Interim Report - AfricanFinancialsSociete Generale Ghana Limited (SOGEGH.gh) Q32025 Interim Report  AfricanFinancials

Co-Creation Workshop on Embedding Locally Led Adaptation in Community Driven Development in Ghana - Global Center on AdaptationCo-Creation Workshop on Embedding Locally Led Adaptation in Community Driven Development in Ghana  Global Center on Adaptation

Ghana faces growing criticism over US deportee agreement - DWGhana faces growing criticism over US deportee agreement  DW

India–Ghana relations to get fresh push with PM Modi’s landmark two-day visit - DD NewsIndia–Ghana relations to get fresh push with PM Modi’s landmark two-day visit  DD News

Accra to Host Historic Talking Drums Festival in December 2025, Uniting Global Hip-Hop Fans and Boosting Tourism in Ghana: Know More New Updates - Travel And Tour WorldAccra to Host Historic Talking Drums Festival in December 2025, Uniting Global Hip-Hop Fans and Boosting Tourism in Ghana: Know More New Updates  Travel And Tour World

FACT-CHECK: No! Wode Maya is not Ghana’s biggest YouTuber - Ghana FactFACT-CHECK: No! Wode Maya is not Ghana’s biggest YouTuber  Ghana Fact

PM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest honour for distinguished statesmanship, influential global leadership - News On AIRPM Modi conferred Ghana’s highest honour for distinguished statesmanship, influential global leadership  News On AIR

Ghana: Canal+ And GVA Join Forces To Revolutionise Ghana's Pay-TV And Internet Services - Broadcast Media AfricaGhana: Canal+ And GVA Join Forces To Revolutionise Ghana's Pay-TV And Internet Services  Broadcast Media Africa

Youth Climate Enterprises Pitch Solutions at Ghana Demo Day - Global Center on AdaptationYouth Climate Enterprises Pitch Solutions at Ghana Demo Day  Global Center on Adaptation

Farmers threaten boycott of 2025 Farmers’ Day Celebrations - Ghana Business NewsFarmers threaten boycott of 2025 Farmers’ Day Celebrations  Ghana Business News

Ghana finalises 15-year radioactive waste, spent fuel management policy - Ghana Business NewsGhana finalises 15-year radioactive waste, spent fuel management policy  Ghana Business News

Ghana: Masterclass on Climate Resilient Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships - Global Center on AdaptationGhana: Masterclass on Climate Resilient Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships  Global Center on Adaptation

Ghana: President Mahama on official visit to France, Egypt - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGhana: President Mahama on official visit to France, Egypt  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ghana - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ghana  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

President Xi Jinping Meets with Ghanaian President John Mahama - fmprc.gov.cnPresident Xi Jinping Meets with Ghanaian President John Mahama  fmprc.gov.cn

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, Singapore to introduce Africa's first finternet - ITWeb AfricaGhana, Singapore to introduce Africa's first finternet  ITWeb Africa

Torture, blackmail, extortion: the dangers of queer online dating in Ghana - The GuardianTorture, blackmail, extortion: the dangers of queer online dating in Ghana  The Guardian

Ghana - Welcome to the United NationsGhana  Welcome to the United Nations

Helicopter crash in Ghana kills 8 people including Defence, Environment Ministers - The HinduHelicopter crash in Ghana kills 8 people including Defence, Environment Ministers  The Hindu

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings: Ghana's former first lady dies aged 76 - BBCNana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings: Ghana's former first lady dies aged 76  BBC

Newmont Corporation Achieves Commercial Production at Ghana’s Ahafo North - Energy Capital & PowerNewmont Corporation Achieves Commercial Production at Ghana’s Ahafo North  Energy Capital & Power

Ghana and West Africa - Establishing a center of excellence and enhancing air quality management - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Ghana and West Africa - Establishing a center of excellence and enhancing air quality management  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Ghana court sentences Nigerian man to 10 years imprisonment for trafficking sister, 9 others - thestreetjournal.orgGhana court sentences Nigerian man to 10 years imprisonment for trafficking sister, 9 others  thestreetjournal.org

Officials for Matchday 8 of Ghana Premier League announced - Ghana Football AssociationOfficials for Matchday 8 of Ghana Premier League announced  Ghana Football Association

Ghana’s Youth and the Decline in Condom Use: A Cause for Concerning Ghana - Modern GhanaGhana’s Youth and the Decline in Condom Use: A Cause for Concerning Ghana  Modern Ghana

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

Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah: “Playing My First Home Game for Ghana Was an Amazing Moment” - Africa Top SportsChantelle Boye-Hlorkah: “Playing My First Home Game for Ghana Was an Amazing Moment”  Africa Top Sports

Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana condemns assault on pharmacy staff, demands swift justice - Ghana Business NewsPharmaceutical Society of Ghana condemns assault on pharmacy staff, demands swift justice  Ghana Business News

Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry - Al JazeeraGhana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry  Al Jazeera

Ghana Seek to Persuade Chelsea’s Acheampong for 2026 World Cup Switch After England Youth Success - SportingpediaGhana Seek to Persuade Chelsea’s Acheampong for 2026 World Cup Switch After England Youth Success  Sportingpedia

Ghana vs Central Africa Republic highlights: Black Stars beat CAR 5-0 to move closer to 2026 World Cup - BBCGhana vs Central Africa Republic highlights: Black Stars beat CAR 5-0 to move closer to 2026 World Cup  BBC

Ghana jails Nigerian man 10 years for trafficking sister, nine others - The Guardian Nigeria NewsGhana jails Nigerian man 10 years for trafficking sister, nine others  The Guardian Nigeria News

Guinness Ghana posts strong financial in 2025; declares GH?0.098 dividend per share at AGM - MyJoyOnlineGuinness Ghana posts strong financial in 2025; declares GH?0.098 dividend per share at AGM  MyJoyOnline

Ghana, Switzerland launch $200m National clean energy programme to boost rooftop solar installations - MyJoyOnlineGhana, Switzerland launch $200m National clean energy programme to boost rooftop solar installations  MyJoyOnline

England’s Michelle Agyemang to miss friendly game against Ghana to injury - Citi Sports OnlineEngland’s Michelle Agyemang to miss friendly game against Ghana to injury  Citi Sports Online

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

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

Ghana vs Comoros highlights: Ghana qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup afta Kudus goal for Accra - BBCGhana vs Comoros highlights: Ghana qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup afta Kudus goal for Accra  BBC

Mpox Cases Rise In Ghana, Philippines And China – But Decline Overall - Health Policy WatchMpox Cases Rise In Ghana, Philippines And China – But Decline Overall  Health Policy Watch

Vice-President calls for value addition to sustain cedi stability - Ghana Business NewsVice-President calls for value addition to sustain cedi stability  Ghana Business News

10 years in jail for posting? Ghana’s new cybercrime law ‘dangerous’ and ‘draconian’ - The Africa Report.com10 years in jail for posting? Ghana’s new cybercrime law ‘dangerous’ and ‘draconian’  The Africa Report.com

UNESCO Champions Digital Transformation at AAMUSTED to Drive Ghana’s Skills Development Agenda. - unesco.orgUNESCO Champions Digital Transformation at AAMUSTED to Drive Ghana’s Skills Development Agenda.  unesco.org

Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup: Blackstars join oda teams for Africa World Cup qualifiers - BBCGhana qualify for 2026 World Cup: Blackstars join oda teams for Africa World Cup qualifiers  BBC

Ghana: Farmer support activity, Impact Evaluation - UN World Food ProgrammeGhana: Farmer support activity, Impact Evaluation  UN World Food Programme

Media urged to champion vaccine confidence in Ghana - MyJoyOnlineMedia urged to champion vaccine confidence in Ghana  MyJoyOnline

Exclusive: Ghana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade - insidepolitic.co.zaExclusive: Ghana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade  insidepolitic.co.za

Ghana gold scam : MP Hizbullah reveals details - NewswireGhana gold scam : MP Hizbullah reveals details  Newswire

Ghana turns up the volume: Apprise Music takes the spotlight at WOMEX - MyJoyOnlineGhana turns up the volume: Apprise Music takes the spotlight at WOMEX  MyJoyOnline

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal - The ConversationColonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal  The Conversation

UPI to Ayurveda, PM Modi’s Ghana visit will unlock new trade frontiers for India - ThePrintUPI to Ayurveda, PM Modi’s Ghana visit will unlock new trade frontiers for India  ThePrint

Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup - France 24Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup  France 24

UNICEF Commends Ghana for Strengthening Immunisation Programme through Timely Vaccine Financing. - UnicefUNICEF Commends Ghana for Strengthening Immunisation Programme through Timely Vaccine Financing.  Unicef

Ghana National Landscape Forum 2025 - World Bank GroupGhana National Landscape Forum 2025  World Bank Group

Mayo schools’ donations bring new opportunities to students in Ghana - The Mayo NewsMayo schools’ donations bring new opportunities to students in Ghana  The Mayo News

Match Officials for Matchday 5 of Access Bank Division One League - Ghana Football AssociationMatch Officials for Matchday 5 of Access Bank Division One League  Ghana Football Association

Ghana National Hall of Shame - Modern GhanaGhana National Hall of Shame  Modern Ghana

Telecel Ghana earns top recognition for HR Management in telecom - Ghanaian TimesTelecel Ghana earns top recognition for HR Management in telecom  Ghanaian Times

Ghana helicopter crash kills defence, environment ministers - Al JazeeraGhana helicopter crash kills defence, environment ministers  Al Jazeera

Why Ghana prints its cedi notes abroad - BoG explains - GhanaWebWhy Ghana prints its cedi notes abroad - BoG explains  GhanaWeb

Ghanaman Soccer Centre to host MTN Elite U19 Championship final - GhanaSoccernetGhanaman Soccer Centre to host MTN Elite U19 Championship final  GhanaSoccernet

Tetra Pak Brings Global Processing Technology to Ghana - CediRatesTetra Pak Brings Global Processing Technology to Ghana  CediRates

Ghana-based Nigerian Chukwudi Nwachukwu jailed 10 years for trafficking sister, nine others for prostitution - Peoples Gazette NigeriaGhana-based Nigerian Chukwudi Nwachukwu jailed 10 years for trafficking sister, nine others for prostitution  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

Ghana Cedi’s World-Beating Performance Upended by Imports Surge - Bloomberg.comGhana Cedi’s World-Beating Performance Upended by Imports Surge  Bloomberg.com

Ghana Air Traffic Safety Engineers Association suspends planned strike - GhanaWebGhana Air Traffic Safety Engineers Association suspends planned strike  GhanaWeb

Ghana’s water crisis: An urgent call to action in our darkest hour - 3NewsGhana’s water crisis: An urgent call to action in our darkest hour  3News

US-Africa deportations: Sent to Ghana and then transferred - the Nigerian stranded in Togo - BBCUS-Africa deportations: Sent to Ghana and then transferred - the Nigerian stranded in Togo  BBC

IndiaFest 2025 celebrates deepening Ghana-India bonds - The Business & Financial TimesIndiaFest 2025 celebrates deepening Ghana-India bonds  The Business & Financial Times

Gaps in sex education leave Ghana’s preteens unaware of most STDs – KNUST study finds - MyJoyOnlineGaps in sex education leave Ghana’s preteens unaware of most STDs – KNUST study finds  MyJoyOnline

Video: Eddie Nketiah praises Ghana football amidst talks of nationality switch - MyJoyOnlineVideo: Eddie Nketiah praises Ghana football amidst talks of nationality switch  MyJoyOnline

How a self-funded Ghanaian tech giant has continued to grow - CNNHow a self-funded Ghanaian tech giant has continued to grow  CNN

Why Ghana's Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 demands a rethink before enactment - GhanaWebWhy Ghana's Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 demands a rethink before enactment  GhanaWeb

Match Officials for Matchday 1 of Malta Guinness Women's Premier League - Ghana Football AssociationMatch Officials for Matchday 1 of Malta Guinness Women's Premier League  Ghana Football Association

Why does Ghana’s democracy hold steady in a turbulent democratic landscape? - BrookingsWhy does Ghana’s democracy hold steady in a turbulent democratic landscape?  Brookings

Ghana’s films don’t often make it to Netflix – local solutions may be the answer - The ConversationGhana’s films don’t often make it to Netflix – local solutions may be the answer  The Conversation

Ghana central bank delivers another larger-than-expected rate cut - ReutersGhana central bank delivers another larger-than-expected rate cut  Reuters

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

'Wonim Red?': Inside Ghana's Tramadol Epidemic Among Teenagers - Modern Ghana'Wonim Red?': Inside Ghana's Tramadol Epidemic Among Teenagers  Modern Ghana

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

Mahama, Macron strengthen Ghana–France relations at Paris Peace Forum - Ghanaian TimesMahama, Macron strengthen Ghana–France relations at Paris Peace Forum  Ghanaian Times