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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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Parliament of Ghana

Parliament of Ghana: Key moments and milestones...

Ghana’s Parliament is the country’s unicameral legislature, consisting of 276 members who serve four-year terms. These...

Today in History: J.B. Danquah re-arrested...

In January 1964, Ghana was still reeling from a dramatic event that had unfolded just days earlier. On January 2, 1964,...

Mahama's Inauguration

Ghana's Presidential Inauguration: A...

The Presidential Inauguration in Ghana is a momentous and formal occasion marking the commencement of a new presidential...

Republic Day 1960

Declaration of Ghana as a Republic on July 1, 1960

After enduring centuries of colonialism, slavery, and the harsh realities that shaped the African continent, the dawn of...

Rawlings coup

Ghana's Political Turmoil: The military coups...

Between 1966 and 1981, Ghana experienced a tumultuous period marked by a series of military coups that profoundly shaped the...

Ghana's first presidential elections

Ghana's first presidential election in 1960

The 1960 Ghanaian presidential election was a pivotal event in the country’s history, marking its transition from a...

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