In short
On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule, ending 113 years of British control. Led by Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah, the Gold Coast colony's transition to the sovereign state of Ghana sparked a wave of independence movements across the continent and signaled the beginning of the end for European colonialism in Africa.
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The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is a public co-educational university spread over four campuses and made up of six schools, ten research centers located at Greenhill in Accra, Ghana.
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British formal control established
Britain begins formal colonial administration of the Gold Coast region.
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British formal control established
Jan 1
“Britain begins formal colonial administration of the Gold…”
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11 voices, 42550 days.
Day 0 · January 1, 1844
British formal control established
Britain begins formal colonial administration of the Gold Coast region.
“Britain begins formal colonial administration of the Gold…”
- British formal control established, Jan 1
Day 39119 · February 8, 1951
Kwame Nkrumah becomes Prime Minister
Nkrumah, leader of the Convention People's Party, assumes office following internal self-governance reforms, setting Ghana on path to full independence.
“Nkrumah, leader of the Convention People's Party, assumes…”
- Kwame Nkrumah becomes Prime Minister, Feb 8
Day 40987 · March 21, 1956
Parliament votes for independence
The Gold Coast Legislative Assembly votes overwhelmingly to request independence from Britain, formally launching the independence process.
“The Gold Coast Legislative Assembly votes overwhelmingly to…”
- Parliament votes for independence, Mar 21
Day 41337 · March 6, 1957
Ghana gains independence
The Gold Coast officially becomes the independent nation of Ghana at midnight, with Kwame Nkrumah as Prime Minister and the Duke of Edinburgh representing Queen Elizabeth II at ceremonies in Accra.
“At long last the battle has ended, and thus Ghana, your…”
- Independence Day Speech, Accra, March 6, 1957, Mar 6
“Ghana's independence marks a watershed moment not only for…”
- The Manchester Guardian, March 7, 1957, Mar 7
“The United States welcomes Ghana's independence and hopes…”
- US State Department Press Release, March 6, 1957, Mar 6
“While we celebrate freedom, we must guard against the…”
- Synthesized from period accounts - Daily Graphic, Ghana, March 1957, Mar 15
“The flags, the singing, the dancing - for the first time in…”
- Synthesized from period accounts - Reuters dispatch, Accra, March 6, 1957, Mar 6
“The Gold Coast officially becomes the independent nation of…”
- Ghana gains independence, Mar 6
Day 41535 · September 20, 1957
Ghana joins the United Nations
Ghana is admitted to the United Nations as a full member state, giving it a formal voice in international affairs.
“Ghana is admitted to the United Nations as a full member…”
- Ghana joins the United Nations, Sep 20
Day 42550 · July 1, 1960
Ghana becomes a republic
Ghana adopts a republican constitution, severing its remaining ceremonial ties to the British monarchy and establishing itself as a fully sovereign republic with Nkrumah as President.
“Ghana adopts a republican constitution, severing its…”
- Ghana becomes a republic, Jul 1
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