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Discovery of Oil (2007)

Ghana's Oil Discovery: A transformative...

In 2007, Ghana's fortunes took a monumental turn with the discovery of significant offshore oil reserves in its territorial...

Return to Democratic Rule (1992

Ghana's Return to Democratic Rule: A triumph of...

In the annals of Ghanaian history, the year 1992 marks a pivotal moment—the return to democratic rule after years of...

Formation of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)

The Birth of Independence: The United Gold...

In the annals of Ghanaian history, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) stands as a seminal chapter in the quest for...

Empire of Ashanti (17th-19th centuries)

The Glorious Legacy of the Ashanti Empire: A...

In the heart of West Africa, nestled among the lush forests and savannas of present-day Ghana, it once stood a formidable...

The bond of 1844

The Bond of 1844: Forging relations between...

The Bond of 1844 represents a pivotal moment in the history of Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast, signifying an agreement...

The genesis and legacy of the June 4th...

The June 4th Revolution stands as a pivotal moment in Ghana's political landscape, which emerged as a result of discontent...

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The controversial emergency measures that...

On 6 November 1978, Ghana faced a critical moment under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Frederick William Kwasi Akuffo, who had...

How two bomb blasts in Accra marked a turning...

On November 4, 1961, Accra was severely impacted by two bomb explosions that sent shockwaves through the nation during a...

Ghana’s Slave Trade Forts: A powerful reminder...

Ghana has more castles and forts built during the transatlantic slave trade than any other African country. Along its coast,...

Anglo Ashanti Wars

The Anglo-Ashanti Wars: From colonial struggles...

The Anglo-Ashanti Wars were a series of five major conflicts fought between the Ashanti Empire of West Africa and the...

Anglo Dutch Treaty

The Anglo-Dutch Gold Coast Treaty of 1867: How...

The Anglo-Dutch Gold Coast Treaty of 1867 was an agreement between Britain and the Netherlands to reorganize control of...

Poll Tax Ordinance

The Poll Tax Ordinance of 1852: Ghana’s first...

In April 1852, the British colonial administration introduced the Poll Tax Ordinance in the Gold Coast, aiming to create a...

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How the CPP secured a dominant 71-seat majority...

In July 1956, the Gold Coast, a land that would, within months, be reborn as Ghana, found itself at the crossroads of...

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The assassination of Ghana’s High Court Judges...

On the night of June 30, 1982, Ghana was shaken by the brutal abduction and murder of three High Court judges, Justices...

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The expulsion of Dr. K.A. Busia from Parliament

Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia’s expulsion from Parliament on 26 June 1959 marks a pivotal moment in Ghana’s early post-independence...

The arrest of Jerry John Rawlings

On the morning of May 15, 1979, tension gripped Accra as uncertainty swept through the military barracks. Rumours of unrest...

How Lt. Arthur and Lt. Yeboah faced execution...

On May 9, 1967, Ghana witnessed the dramatic public execution of two junior army officers, Lieutenant Samuel Arthur and...

The final days of Kwame Nkrumah

Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and a towering figure in Africa’s liberation movement, spent his final years in...

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