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 passes landmark legislation to protect artisanal fisheries - MongabayGhana passes landmark legislation to protect artisanal fisheries  Mongabay

Ex-South African President Zuma Amplifies Support for Morocco’s Sahara From Ghana - Morocco World NewsEx-South African President Zuma Amplifies Support for Morocco’s Sahara From Ghana  Morocco World News

Are African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana and Rwanda offer two very different answers - The ConversationAre African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana and Rwanda offer two very different answers  The Conversation

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

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’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’s defence, environment ministers among 8 killed in helicopter crash - Al JazeeraGhana’s defence, environment ministers among 8 killed in helicopter crash  Al Jazeera

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

Degas Limited Pledges $100M to Make Ghana Africa’s First AI-Powered Agricultural Hub - TechAfrica NewsDegas Limited Pledges $100M to Make Ghana Africa’s First AI-Powered Agricultural Hub  TechAfrica News

Degas Limited Pledges $100 Million to Make Ghana Africa’s First AI-Powered Agricultural Hub - nextbillion.netDegas Limited Pledges $100 Million to Make Ghana Africa’s First AI-Powered Agricultural Hub  nextbillion.net

Ghana: Singer Shatta Wale granted bail in Lamborghini probe - DWGhana: Singer Shatta Wale granted bail in Lamborghini probe  DW

Ghana to Learn from Morocco’s Cannabis Regulation Expertise - Morocco World NewsGhana to Learn from Morocco’s Cannabis Regulation Expertise  Morocco World News

Shatta Wale: Ghanaian musician detained over Lamborghini purchase - BBCShatta Wale: Ghanaian musician detained over Lamborghini purchase  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

Ghana cocoa farmers revolt over prices, threaten mass smuggling - ReutersGhana cocoa farmers revolt over prices, threaten mass smuggling  Reuters

People of the Union: Catherine Brenya (Ghana) - FIFProPeople of the Union: Catherine Brenya (Ghana)  FIFPro

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

Rural-urban disparities in cervical cancer screening uptake and its predictors among women aged 30–49 years in Ghana: a multivariate decomposition analysis - BMC Women's HealthRural-urban disparities in cervical cancer screening uptake and its predictors among women aged 30–49 years in Ghana: a multivariate decomposition analysis  BMC Women's Health

Former South African President amplifies Morocco’s Sahara position in lecture at Ghana University - The North Africa PostFormer South African President amplifies Morocco’s Sahara position in lecture at Ghana University  The North Africa Post

Drought can make farmers feel worried and hopeless: Ghana study finds social networks help - The ConversationDrought can make farmers feel worried and hopeless: Ghana study finds social networks help  The Conversation

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's Godwin Asediba wins the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award - BBCGhana's Godwin Asediba wins the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award  BBC

Edward Omane Boamah: Ghana helicopter crash kills minister of defence - BBCEdward Omane Boamah: Ghana helicopter crash kills minister of defence  BBC

Ghana helicopter crash: 'Black boxes' found after aircraft went down killing two ministers - BBCGhana helicopter crash: 'Black boxes' found after aircraft went down killing two ministers  BBC

Japan-Ghana Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Ghana Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

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

Latest news on Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral revealed in Dezeen Agenda - DezeenLatest news on Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral revealed in Dezeen Agenda  Dezeen

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

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

COLLEGE NEWS: Hammondsport medical student helps provide care in Ghana - The Chronicle ExpressCOLLEGE NEWS: Hammondsport medical student helps provide care in Ghana  The Chronicle Express

Strong currency appreciation opens door to interest rate cuts in Ghana - S&P GlobalStrong currency appreciation opens door to interest rate cuts in Ghana  S&P Global

Ghana’s war on illegal mining has failed – we set out to find out why - The ConversationGhana’s war on illegal mining has failed – we set out to find out why  The Conversation

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

Ghana's strategic significance for India: A partnership beyond borders - India TodayGhana's strategic significance for India: A partnership beyond borders  India Today

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

Gavi CEO, Dr. Sania Nishtar visits Ghana to support biometric innovation in healthcare - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceGavi CEO, Dr. Sania Nishtar visits Ghana to support biometric innovation in healthcare  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Helicopter crash victims: Ghana hold State funeral for victims inside Independence Square - BBCHelicopter crash victims: Ghana hold State funeral for victims inside Independence Square  BBC

FBI commends Cyber Security Authority of Ghana in $100 million fraud case - MyJoyOnlineFBI commends Cyber Security Authority of Ghana in $100 million fraud case  MyJoyOnline

Inside details of Presco’s $172m acquisition of SOP, Ghana oil palm firm - Businessday NGInside details of Presco’s $172m acquisition of SOP, Ghana oil palm firm  Businessday NG

Fish, teapots and a pineapple! Ghana’s most stylish coffins – in pictures - The GuardianFish, teapots and a pineapple! Ghana’s most stylish coffins – in pictures  The Guardian

United States Extends Condolences to Ghana in Wake of Tragic Helicopter Crash - U.S. Embassy Ghana (.gov)United States Extends Condolences to Ghana in Wake of Tragic Helicopter Crash  U.S. Embassy Ghana (.gov)

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

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

Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills 8, Including Defense and Environment Ministers - The New York TimesGhana Helicopter Crash Kills 8, Including Defense and Environment Ministers  The New York Times

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

Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale questioned in US luxury car probe - AP NewsGhanaian singer Shatta Wale questioned in US luxury car probe  AP News

100-Day countdown begins for Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2025 - ghanamusic.com100-Day countdown begins for Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2025  ghanamusic.com

Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project - Global Construction ReviewUnholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project  Global Construction Review

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

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

Romance scammers in Ghana charged with more than $100 million in theft - MalwarebytesRomance scammers in Ghana charged with more than $100 million in theft  Malwarebytes

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 president pardons hundreds of prisoners - africanews.comGhana's president pardons hundreds of prisoners  africanews.com

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

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

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

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

NACOC destroys over GH¢12.6m worth of illicit drugs - Ghana Business NewsNACOC destroys over GH¢12.6m worth of illicit drugs  Ghana Business News

Ghana: UCAP Urged to Integrate with SIGNIS: Official at UCAP Congress 2025 - amecea newsGhana: UCAP Urged to Integrate with SIGNIS: Official at UCAP Congress 2025  amecea news

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

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

To cement the brotherly Ghana-Nigeria relationship - The Guardian Nigeria NewsTo cement the brotherly Ghana-Nigeria relationship  The Guardian Nigeria News

Ghana singer Shatta Wale held in US fraud probe over Lamborghini purchase - The Guam Daily PostGhana singer Shatta Wale held in US fraud probe over Lamborghini purchase  The Guam Daily Post

University of Ghana opens 10-day exhibition showcasing nation’s heritage and identity - MyJoyOnlineUniversity of Ghana opens 10-day exhibition showcasing nation’s heritage and identity  MyJoyOnline

Ghana Gas to conduct HR audit amid overstaffing concerns – Richard Kirk-Mensah - 3NewsGhana Gas to conduct HR audit amid overstaffing concerns – Richard Kirk-Mensah  3News

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 to host first-ever transport and logistics fair to drive innovation and investment - GBC Ghana OnlineGhana to host first-ever transport and logistics fair to drive innovation and investment  GBC Ghana Online

Corporate Ghana goes head-to-head at JoySports Invitational Tournament today - MyJoyOnlineCorporate Ghana goes head-to-head at JoySports Invitational Tournament today  MyJoyOnline

Japan’s Degas Limited commits $100m to transform Ghana’s Agriculture with AI - Modern GhanaJapan’s Degas Limited commits $100m to transform Ghana’s Agriculture with AI  Modern Ghana

Ghana’s security strategy has kept terror attacks at bay: what other countries can learn from its approach - The ConversationGhana’s security strategy has kept terror attacks at bay: what other countries can learn from its approach  The Conversation

Team Ghana wins 13 medals at African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship - MyJoyOnlineTeam Ghana wins 13 medals at African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship  MyJoyOnline

Ghana travel - Lonely PlanetGhana travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

Ghana government considering "complete halt" of Adjaye's national cathedral - DezeenGhana government considering "complete halt" of Adjaye's national cathedral  Dezeen

German development minister urges more Gaza aid after famine declared - Ghana Business NewsGerman development minister urges more Gaza aid after famine declared  Ghana Business News

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

Who Sanctioned EOCO’s Bail Powers? Ghana’s Democracy at Risk - Modern GhanaWho Sanctioned EOCO’s Bail Powers? Ghana’s Democracy at Risk  Modern Ghana

Japanese business to inject $100m investment to transform Ghana into AI-powered agricultural hub - Modern GhanaJapanese business to inject $100m investment to transform Ghana into AI-powered agricultural hub  Modern Ghana

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo calls for prison sentences to tackle racism in football - GhanaSoccernetGhana forward Antoine Semenyo calls for prison sentences to tackle racism in football  GhanaSoccernet

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

Why RFID enabled Ghana Card could be a breakthrough for efficient digitalisation - GhanaWebWhy RFID enabled Ghana Card could be a breakthrough for efficient digitalisation  GhanaWeb

Ghana’s cedi recovery: sovereignty or short-lived gamble? - 3NewsGhana’s cedi recovery: sovereignty or short-lived gamble?  3News

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

Resetting Agenda for Better Ghana Demands Honest and Informed Leaders and Citizen Mindset Revolution - Modern GhanaResetting Agenda for Better Ghana Demands Honest and Informed Leaders and Citizen Mindset Revolution  Modern Ghana

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

Breast Society of Ghana holds 6th Annual Conference in Accra - MyJoyOnlineBreast Society of Ghana holds 6th Annual Conference in Accra  MyJoyOnline

Indonesia pivots Ghana’s vaccine self-sufficiency bid - MyJoyOnlineIndonesia pivots Ghana’s vaccine self-sufficiency bid  MyJoyOnline

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

Ebenezer Forson Advocates Points-Based System to Transform Road Safety and Insurance Premiums in Ghana - Modern GhanaEbenezer Forson Advocates Points-Based System to Transform Road Safety and Insurance Premiums in Ghana  Modern Ghana

Julius Debrah leads the way as Corporate Ghana goes head-to-head at JoySports Invitational Tournament - MyJoyOnlineJulius Debrah leads the way as Corporate Ghana goes head-to-head at JoySports Invitational Tournament  MyJoyOnline

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

Mosquitoes, Malaria, and Markets: Ghana’s Health System Through the Lens of Public–Private Partnerships - The Business & Financial TimesMosquitoes, Malaria, and Markets: Ghana’s Health System Through the Lens of Public–Private Partnerships  The Business & Financial Times

Ghana: We are not serious as a nation, are we? - Modern GhanaGhana: We are not serious as a nation, are we?  Modern Ghana

SJK Seinajoki secure Ghanaian striker Kevin Appiah Nyarko on long-term deal - GhanaSoccernetSJK Seinajoki secure Ghanaian striker Kevin Appiah Nyarko on long-term deal  GhanaSoccernet

Ghana Restarts Process to Establish National Airline - GBC Ghana OnlineGhana Restarts Process to Establish National Airline  GBC Ghana Online

ICU Ghana urges government to revive struggling State-Owned Enterprises - GBC Ghana OnlineICU Ghana urges government to revive struggling State-Owned Enterprises  GBC Ghana Online

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

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