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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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The death of Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka

Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, a prominent military leader and member of the National Liberation Council (NLC),...

The arrest of The Big Six and the path to...

In the aftermath of escalating disturbances that happened on 28th February 1948, the Governor of the Gold Coast colony, Sir...

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Ghana’s political evolution: From independence...

Ghana’s independence on March 6, 1957, marked the beginning of a new political era, replacing British colonial rule with...

Formation of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)

The Big Six: Heroes of Ghana’s independence...

The Big Six were instrumental in Ghana’s fight for independence, leading the nationalist movement against British colonial...

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Today in History: Nkrumah and Danquah's address...

In the aftermath of World War II, the Gold Coast, a British colony, grappled with the unmet expectations of its returning...

The story of Susanna Al-Hassan, Ghana's first...

As the world continues to evolve and recognise the invaluable contributions of women in leadership, Ghana stands out as a...

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