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Ghana
Africa
A West African country with a rich history, Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence. It has a stable democracy and a growing economy.
34,000,000
Population
238,533
Area (km²)
Accra
Capital
36
Historical Events
Historical Timeline
Cities
36 Events
September 01, 2025 - President Mahama orders the dismissal of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for misconduct.
August 14, 2025 - The World Bank releases its 9th Economic Update, highlighting labor market challenges and resilience amid a tough environment; GDP growth projected at 5%+.
August 12, 2025 - The African Political Parties Summit opens in Accra, featuring high-level discussions on governance and democracy.
July 28, 2025 - A vehicle-fuel tanker collision in Kumasi kills 15.
July 08, 2025 - President Mahama launches the GOLDBOD Task Force to combat illegal gold mining and smuggling.
May 14, 2025 - The African Social Movements Baraza convenes in Accra, emphasizing hope, strength, and shared purpose for continental activism.
March 27, 2025 - Suspected pirates hijack a fishing vessel with three Chinese nationals off the Ghanaian coast; they are rescued shortly after.
March 04, 2025 - Parliament reintroduces a controversial anti-LGBT bill, proposing 3-year jail terms for identifying as gay and 5-10 years for promoting LGBTQ+ rights.
March 03, 2025 - The National Economic Dialogue convenes at the Accra International Conference Centre, focusing on fiscal reforms and growth strategies.
February 19, 2025 - The government announces the National Economic Dialogue for March 3-4 to discuss macroeconomic stability.
January 07, 2025 - John Mahama is sworn in for a second non-consecutive term, vowing to address youth unemployment, corruption, and economic revival amid public discontent.
December 09, 2024 - Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is elected as Ghana's first female Vice President.
December 07, 2024 - John Mahama wins the presidential election with over 56% of the vote, marking a peaceful power transfer; the NDC also secures a parliamentary majority.
November 20, 2024 - The Bank of Ghana unveils Bank Square, a new financial landmark.
November 13, 2024 - The Supreme Court restores the NPP's parliamentary majority ahead of elections.
October 30, 2024 - Presidential candidate Akua Donkor dies at 78.
October 29, 2024 - Renewed chieftaincy conflict in Bawku results in 20 deaths.
October 25, 2024 - Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is appointed Commonwealth Secretary-General.
October 23, 2024 - Parliament is suspended amid chaotic scenes over election disputes.
October 15, 2024 - A road crash at Kwapia kills 13.
October 03, 2024 - Ghana reports its first mpox case.
September 21, 2024 - A fuel tanker crashes into a bus in Suhum, killing seven and injuring 31.
July 01, 2024 - Parliament votes to abolish the death penalty, a significant human rights advancement.
May 01, 2024 - The National Democratic Congress (NDC) re-elects former President John Mahama as its flagbearer for the 2024 elections.
March 07, 2024 - Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah dies at 45.
March 06, 2024 - Students march during the 67th Independence Day celebrations.
February 28, 2024 - Parliament passes a stringent anti-LGBTQ+ law, criminalizing promotion and identification with LGBTQ+ activities.
January 19, 2024 - Actor Vincent McCauley passes away.
January 18, 2024 - Former Defence Minister Mark Woyongo dies.
November 05, 2023 - Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia secures the New Patriotic Party (NPP) nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
July 22, 2023 - Former Minister Sherry Ayittey dies at 75.
May 31, 2023 - Renowned writer Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81.
May 18, 2023 - Footballer Christian Atsu is found dead following the Turkey-Syria earthquake.
May 16, 2023 - Legendary highlife musician Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr dies.
March 27, 2023 - Letitia Obeng, Ghana's first female scientist, dies at 98.
February 17, 2023 - Former Inspector General of Police Peter Nanfuri dies at age 80.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ghana
100 Questions
Ghana is in West Africa, bordered by Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, and the Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea).
The capital is Accra, located on the Atlantic coast.
Around 35 million people as of 2025 estimates.
English is the official language; Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, and many others are widely spoken.
Tropical, with wet and dry seasons; humid in the south, savannah climate in the north.
The Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
Red, yellow, and green horizontal stripes with a black star in the center.
Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, and Cape Coast.
On March 6, 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence.
Kwame Nkrumah, a leading figure in Pan-Africanism.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (as of 2025).
A unitary presidential constitutional democracy.
Akan (largest), Mole-Dagbani, Ewe, Ga-Dangme, and others.
Christianity (over 70%), Islam (around 20%), and traditional beliefs.
Around $90 billion in 2025 estimates.
About $2,600.
Around 80%.
About 64 years.
Around 3.7 children per woman.
About 56%.
Gold, cocoa, crude oil, timber, and bauxite.
Machinery, fuel, food, and manufactured goods.
Gold, cocoa, oil, bauxite, manganese, and timber.
Because of its historic gold reserves and trade importance.
Capital of the Ashanti region, famous for culture, crafts, and the Ashanti kingdom.
Largest city in northern Ghana, cultural and trade hub.
Historic slave trade castles and cultural heritage.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the oldest European buildings in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mount Afadja (Afadjato), 885 m.
One of the world’s largest artificial lakes, created by the Akosombo Dam.
Fufu, banku, kenkey, rice, plantains, and yam dishes.
A starchy dough made from cassava, yam, or plantain, eaten with soups and stews.
A popular West African rice dish cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.
A fermented mixture of maize and cassava dough, eaten with soup or stew.
A fermented maize dish, often served with fish and pepper sauce.
Palm wine, pito (millet beer), sobolo (hibiscus tea), and cocoa drinks.
Football, boxing, and athletics.
The Black Stars.
Yes, including a famous 2010 run to the quarterfinals.
Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, Michael Essien, and Thomas Partey.
Yes, with medals in boxing and football.
Highlife, hiplife, Afrobeat, and gospel.
Osibisa, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale.
Drums, xylophones, kora, and talking drums.
Adowa, Kpanlogo, Agbadza, and Azonto.
Kente cloth, colorful woven fabric, is world-famous.
A traditional handwoven fabric symbolizing culture and identity.
They are active in trade, farming, politics, and education.
Around 75%.
Around 85%.
High, especially among youth.
About 33%.
Cocoa, maize, cassava, yam, and plantains.
Cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry.
Mixed public and private, improving but challenged in rural areas.
Malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB, and cholera.
High, but improving steadily.
Still high, though falling with better healthcare.
“God Bless Our Homeland Ghana.”
“Freedom and Justice.”
The tawny eagle (symbolic), alongside the lion.
The tawny eagle.
The impala lily.
Over 90%, higher than adults.
Around $2,600 annually.
Declining gradually.
Around 60%, with rapid growth in Accra and Kumasi.
Focused on farming and fishing.
Hydropower, oil, gas, and renewables.
A major dam on the Volta River, providing much of Ghana’s electricity.
Debt, inflation, and dependence on raw exports.
Balancing democracy with economic reform needs.
Active member, often a peacekeeping leader in the region.
Founding member, active in diplomacy.
Important peacekeeper worldwide.
Large in the U.S., UK, and Europe.
They provide billions annually, helping families and businesses.
It is the second-largest cocoa exporter in the world.
Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer.
Offshore oil fields provide a growing share of revenue.
High, often above 20% in recent years.
Moderate, highest in southern cities.
Forts and castles of Volta, Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions; Asante Traditional Buildings.
Ghana’s largest wildlife park, home to elephants, antelope, and baboons.
A rainforest reserve with a famous canopy walkway.
Elephants, monkeys, antelopes, leopards, and many bird species.
Kente weaving, pottery, beadwork, and wood carving.
Traditional rulers remain influential in local governance.
They celebrate harvests, history, and culture, such as Homowo and Aboakyir.
A Ga festival marking a successful harvest.
A Winneba festival featuring a deer hunt.
Around 10% difference.
Around 8 years.
Lower than rural areas.
Reducing malaria and maternal deaths.
Improving quality and reducing school dropout rates.
A 2019 initiative inviting the African diaspora to reconnect with Ghana.
Fast, though fertility is declining.
Strong if economic reforms and diversification succeed.
It was the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence, a leader in Pan-Africanism, and a cultural and economic powerhouse.