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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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

Gertrude Torkornoo: Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition - BBCGertrude Torkornoo: Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition  BBC

WATCH LIVE: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to host press conference following arrival in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, 26 April - Confédération Africaine de FootballWATCH LIVE: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to host press conference following arrival in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, 26 April  Confédération Africaine de Football

Battle over 'baby multilaterals' may trap Zambia, Ghana in longer debt default - ReutersBattle over 'baby multilaterals' may trap Zambia, Ghana in longer debt default  Reuters

Immigration offenders returned on flight to Nigeria and Ghana - GOV.UKImmigration offenders returned on flight to Nigeria and Ghana  GOV.UK

Ghana ta kora ?an Najeriya sama da 200 zuwa gida - RFIGhana ta kora ?an Najeriya sama da 200 zuwa gida  RFI

Bank of Ghana says crypto regulations will go live by September - MariblockBank of Ghana says crypto regulations will go live by September  Mariblock

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report - Confectionery NewsGhana and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report  Confectionery News

Finance Minister Outlines Measures to Tackle Ghana’s Large Payable Build-up in 2024 - Africa.comFinance Minister Outlines Measures to Tackle Ghana’s Large Payable Build-up in 2024  Africa.com

Atlantic Lithium asks Ghana for tax relief to save mine - Mining.comAtlantic Lithium asks Ghana for tax relief to save mine  Mining.com

Ghana turns to Zipline following disruptions to USAID supply chains - Techpoint AfricaGhana turns to Zipline following disruptions to USAID supply chains  Techpoint Africa

Burned and Burdened: Ghana’s Kantamanto Market struggles to rise from the ashes of Western waste - TRT GlobalBurned and Burdened: Ghana’s Kantamanto Market struggles to rise from the ashes of Western waste  TRT Global

AI policies in Africa: Lessons from Ghana and Rwanda - Tech XploreAI policies in Africa: Lessons from Ghana and Rwanda  Tech Xplore

From Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice - Grist.orgFrom Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice  Grist.org

Ghana’s first genetically modified crop: why we created a new cowpea variety, how we tested it and what we found - The ConversationGhana’s first genetically modified crop: why we created a new cowpea variety, how we tested it and what we found  The Conversation

Ghana chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo suspended by president - BBCGhana chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo suspended by president  BBC

Ghana and Gold Fields reach transitional deal on Damang mine - ReutersGhana and Gold Fields reach transitional deal on Damang mine  Reuters

Ghana gold: Foreigners ordered to exit local trading market to boost revenue - BBCGhana gold: Foreigners ordered to exit local trading market to boost revenue  BBC

President Mahama suspends Ghana's chief justice, statement says - ReutersPresident Mahama suspends Ghana's chief justice, statement says  Reuters

Ghana orders foreigners to exit gold market by April 30 - ReutersGhana orders foreigners to exit gold market by April 30  Reuters

President Mahama suspend Ghana Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, set up panel to investigate am - BBCPresident Mahama suspend Ghana Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, set up panel to investigate am  BBC

CAF African Schools Championship: Ghana U15 Boys stunned by Tanzania in semifinals - GhanaSoccernetCAF African Schools Championship: Ghana U15 Boys stunned by Tanzania in semifinals  GhanaSoccernet

Exploring Ghana’s history in 4 powerful stops: A deeper look beyond usual tourist trails - Delta News HubExploring Ghana’s history in 4 powerful stops: A deeper look beyond usual tourist trails  Delta News Hub

CAF African Schools Football Championships Ghana 2025 Fixtures & Results - Confédération Africaine de FootballCAF African Schools Football Championships Ghana 2025 Fixtures & Results  Confédération Africaine de Football

Human trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in joint Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana operation - InterpolHuman trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in joint Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana operation  Interpol

Ghana’s president suspends the chief justice of the country’s top court in a surprise move - AP NewsGhana’s president suspends the chief justice of the country’s top court in a surprise move  AP News

IAEA Mission Finds Ghana Committed to Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Mission Finds Ghana Committed to Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements  International Atomic Energy Agency

UK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana over immigration offences - Vanguard NewsUK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana over immigration offences  Vanguard News

IAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for Ghana’s First Nuclear Power Plant - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for Ghana’s First Nuclear Power Plant  International Atomic Energy Agency

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

Ghana's site selection process for first nuclear plant assessed by IAEA - World Nuclear NewsGhana's site selection process for first nuclear plant assessed by IAEA  World Nuclear News

UK Deports 43 Failed Asylum Seekers, Others To Nigeria, Ghana - Channels TelevisionUK Deports 43 Failed Asylum Seekers, Others To Nigeria, Ghana  Channels Television

231 Nigerians repatriated from Ghana - Daily Trust231 Nigerians repatriated from Ghana  Daily Trust

Ghana unveils West Africa's largest floating solar project, boosting renewable energy ambitions - RFIGhana unveils West Africa's largest floating solar project, boosting renewable energy ambitions  RFI

Ghana’s President Suspends Country’s Top Judge Pending Probe - BloombergGhana’s President Suspends Country’s Top Judge Pending Probe  Bloomberg

CAF President Patrice Motsepe receives rousing welcome in Ghana - GhanaSoccernetCAF President Patrice Motsepe receives rousing welcome in Ghana  GhanaSoccernet

Migrants returned on charter flight to Nigeria and Ghana - MSNMigrants returned on charter flight to Nigeria and Ghana  MSN

Voice of America was truly everywhere | Op-Ed - The Seattle TimesVoice of America was truly everywhere | Op-Ed  The Seattle Times

ASC: Ghana U15 boys bow out as Tanzania eye history - 3NewsASC: Ghana U15 boys bow out as Tanzania eye history  3News

India, Ghana ink MoU to boost collaboration in sat communication - Times of IndiaIndia, Ghana ink MoU to boost collaboration in sat communication  Times of India

Plan International Ghana applauds government’s move to tackle menstrual poverty - MyJoyOnlinePlan International Ghana applauds government’s move to tackle menstrual poverty  MyJoyOnline

Eye on Africa - Ghana steps up efforts to mend ties with Sahel nations - France 24Eye on Africa - Ghana steps up efforts to mend ties with Sahel nations  France 24

Minister tells Council to make University of Ghana a modern academic institution - Ghana Business NewsMinister tells Council to make University of Ghana a modern academic institution  Ghana Business News

Ghana’s Peter Turkson among top contenders to replace Pope Francis - Business Insider AfricaGhana’s Peter Turkson among top contenders to replace Pope Francis  Business Insider Africa

3rd Ghana - EU Business Forum 2025 - International Partnerships - European Commission3rd Ghana - EU Business Forum 2025  International Partnerships - European Commission

Ghana: Tensions rise as chief justice Torkornoo suspended - africanews.comGhana: Tensions rise as chief justice Torkornoo suspended  africanews.com

Data Protection Commission Responds to Possible Data Breach Affecting MTN Ghana Customers - Tech LabariData Protection Commission Responds to Possible Data Breach Affecting MTN Ghana Customers  Tech Labari

In Ghana, an illegal settlement turned a forest reserve into a criminal city - africanews.comIn Ghana, an illegal settlement turned a forest reserve into a criminal city  africanews.com

Ghana Green Manufacturing and Policy Guide - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALLGhana Green Manufacturing and Policy Guide  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL

ASFC 2025: Ghana U-15 girls promise to ‘kill themselves’ in final against Uganda - MyJoyOnlineASFC 2025: Ghana U-15 girls promise to ‘kill themselves’ in final against Uganda  MyJoyOnline

Axiom Space, Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute Sign Agreement to Expand Space Collaboration - Axiom SpaceAxiom Space, Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute Sign Agreement to Expand Space Collaboration  Axiom Space

I am committed to help revive Ghana football – Abedi Pele - Modern GhanaI am committed to help revive Ghana football – Abedi Pele  Modern Ghana

BIDEC, Ghana Dance Association engages tourism authority on 'dance tourism' - GhanaWebBIDEC, Ghana Dance Association engages tourism authority on 'dance tourism'  GhanaWeb

CAF President Motsepe to meet Ghana leader H.E John Mahama today - GhanaSoccernetCAF President Motsepe to meet Ghana leader H.E John Mahama today  GhanaSoccernet

IMF projects 4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025 - MyJoyOnlineIMF projects 4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025  MyJoyOnline

Mastercard reaffirms commitment to Ghana with new office in Accra - mastercard.usMastercard reaffirms commitment to Ghana with new office in Accra  mastercard.us

IAEA commends Ghana on nuclear power programme progress - World Nuclear NewsIAEA commends Ghana on nuclear power programme progress  World Nuclear News

South African Airways eyes 5th freedom Ghana, US connection - ch-aviationSouth African Airways eyes 5th freedom Ghana, US connection  ch-aviation

Ghana Pope Francis Global Reax - The Herald JournalGhana Pope Francis Global Reax  The Herald Journal

Guardians of Justice: Upholding Constitutional Integrity in the Face of Judicial Accountability - Modern GhanaGuardians of Justice: Upholding Constitutional Integrity in the Face of Judicial Accountability  Modern Ghana

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

From batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips | Ethical holidays - The GuardianFrom batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips | Ethical holidays  The Guardian

Plan International Ghana lauds government’s Free Sanitary Pads initiative - 3NewsPlan International Ghana lauds government’s Free Sanitary Pads initiative  3News

Ghana: Hundreds accused of witchcraft urgently need protection and reparation - Amnesty InternationalGhana: Hundreds accused of witchcraft urgently need protection and reparation  Amnesty International

Ghana to become first country in Africa to issue FLEGT licence by June 30 – Minister - Ghana Business NewsGhana to become first country in Africa to issue FLEGT licence by June 30 – Minister  Ghana Business News

Ghana government commits GH¢48m for training, certification of financial managers, accountants - Ghana Business NewsGhana government commits GH¢48m for training, certification of financial managers, accountants  Ghana Business News

Political parties to demonstrate against suspension of Ghana Chief Justice - Ghana Business NewsPolitical parties to demonstrate against suspension of Ghana Chief Justice  Ghana Business News

Ghana government takes control of Gold Fields' Damang mine, lands ministry says - ReutersGhana government takes control of Gold Fields' Damang mine, lands ministry says  Reuters

The price of passage: inside Ghana’s migrant smuggling underworld - ENACT AfricaThe price of passage: inside Ghana’s migrant smuggling underworld  ENACT Africa

Stunning photos of a vast e-waste dumping ground — and those who make a living off it - NPRStunning photos of a vast e-waste dumping ground — and those who make a living off it  NPR

We will work to revitalize Ghana football - Sports Minister Kofi Adams assures - Modern GhanaWe will work to revitalize Ghana football - Sports Minister Kofi Adams assures  Modern Ghana

ASFC 2025: CAF President Dr Motsepe arrives in Ghana finals and key meetings - MyJoyOnlineASFC 2025: CAF President Dr Motsepe arrives in Ghana finals and key meetings  MyJoyOnline

What a Food Trip to Ghana Taught Me About My Black American Identity - SaveurWhat a Food Trip to Ghana Taught Me About My Black American Identity  Saveur

Dr Ato Forson leads strategic engagement with Ghana Heritage Club in Washington - GhanaWebDr Ato Forson leads strategic engagement with Ghana Heritage Club in Washington  GhanaWeb

Ghana: ‘The game is over for gold smugglers,’ says GoldBod CEO - The Africa Report.comGhana: ‘The game is over for gold smugglers,’ says GoldBod CEO  The Africa Report.com

UK: 43 ‘immigration offenders’ deported to Nigeria, Ghana - The Sun NigeriaUK: 43 ‘immigration offenders’ deported to Nigeria, Ghana  The Sun Nigeria

UK deports 43 ‘immigration offenders’ to Nigeria, Ghana - Daily Post NigeriaUK deports 43 ‘immigration offenders’ to Nigeria, Ghana  Daily Post Nigeria

AFRICA-FX-Nigeria and Ghana currencies seen stable on central bank support - ReutersAFRICA-FX-Nigeria and Ghana currencies seen stable on central bank support  Reuters

Mubarick Masawudu appointed Deputy D-G of Ghana Maritime Authority - CitiNewsroom.comMubarick Masawudu appointed Deputy D-G of Ghana Maritime Authority  CitiNewsroom.com

NAPTIP Receives 231 Trafficking Victims, Suspected Cybercriminals Repatriated from Ghana - TV360 NigeriaNAPTIP Receives 231 Trafficking Victims, Suspected Cybercriminals Repatriated from Ghana  TV360 Nigeria

See the companies approved by the Bank of Ghana to operate in the Bond Market and as Primary Dealers - Graphic OnlineSee the companies approved by the Bank of Ghana to operate in the Bond Market and as Primary Dealers  Graphic Online

Ghana’s floods provide valuable lessons for future flood disaster planning - PreventionWeb.netGhana’s floods provide valuable lessons for future flood disaster planning  PreventionWeb.net

Why Ghana faces a growing jihadi threat - DWWhy Ghana faces a growing jihadi threat  DW

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

Ghana’s Declining Forest Reserves - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Ghana’s Declining Forest Reserves  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Ghana National Landscape Forum 2025 - World BankGhana National Landscape Forum 2025  World Bank

Ghana - General DebateGhana  General Debate

Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana appointed as UN’s first African woman Force Commander - Welcome to the United NationsMajor-General Anita Asmah of Ghana appointed as UN’s first African woman Force Commander  Welcome to the United Nations

Ghana on US aid cuts: ‘As bridges are burning, new bridges are formed’ - DevexGhana on US aid cuts: ‘As bridges are burning, new bridges are formed’  Devex

Bank of Ghana reports 33% rise in staff-involved fraud in 2024 - MyJoyOnlineBank of Ghana reports 33% rise in staff-involved fraud in 2024  MyJoyOnline

‘Ghana Needs Solution Creators To Solve Unemployment’ - DailyGuide Network‘Ghana Needs Solution Creators To Solve Unemployment’  DailyGuide Network

Ghana’s economy to grow by 4.0% in 2025 – IMF - CitiNewsroom.comGhana’s economy to grow by 4.0% in 2025 – IMF  CitiNewsroom.com

2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Ghana U-15 Girls secure final berth with win over South Africa - Modern Ghana2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Ghana U-15 Girls secure final berth with win over South Africa  Modern Ghana

Ghana can eliminate malaria with right resources - Former UHAS vice chancellor - GhanaWebGhana can eliminate malaria with right resources - Former UHAS vice chancellor  GhanaWeb

Reimagining Ghana’s governance: A comparative study with Norway’s constitutional monarchy - Graphic OnlineReimagining Ghana’s governance: A comparative study with Norway’s constitutional monarchy  Graphic Online

Calling for the Elimination of Bourgeois Democracy in Ghana: The First Pan Africa Newsletter (2025) - Tricontinental: Institute for Social ResearchCalling for the Elimination of Bourgeois Democracy in Ghana: The First Pan Africa Newsletter (2025)  Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research

2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Ghana's U-15 Boys to settle for bronze medal - Modern Ghana2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Ghana's U-15 Boys to settle for bronze medal  Modern Ghana

Ghana holds Memorial Mass for late Pope Francis at Holy Spirit Cathedral - CitiNewsroom.comGhana holds Memorial Mass for late Pope Francis at Holy Spirit Cathedral  CitiNewsroom.com

Removing Ghana’s Chief Justice: A Judicial Coup D’Etat - Modern GhanaRemoving Ghana’s Chief Justice: A Judicial Coup D’Etat  Modern Ghana

Ghana’s Presidential Contest Shows Why Democracy Requires More Than Well-Run Elections - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceGhana’s Presidential Contest Shows Why Democracy Requires More Than Well-Run Elections  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace