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No, Ghana was not the first African country to gain independence - if you consider the entire continent of Africa, there are a few other countries ahead of Ghana:
- Liberia on 26 July 1847 (American)
- South Africa on 31 May 1910 from Britain
- Egypt on 28 February 1922 from Britain
- Ethiopia on 5 May 1941 from Italy
- Libya on 24 December 1951 from Britain
- Sudan on 1 January 1956 from Britain/Egypt
- Morocco on 2 March 1956 from France
- Tunisia on 20 March 1956 from France
- Ghana on 6 March 1957 from Britain
(article source: Ghana's Dubious Decolonization Distinction - The First Independent African Country)
Source lists can differ depending upon the selection criteria of the definition of their independence. Some sites say that Liberia and Ethiopia should not be on the list. Even so, there are other countries still ahead of Ghana.
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What was the first African country to gain independence from Britain?
South Africa in 1910
The first West African state to gain its independence formally called the Gold Coast?
Ghana
What is the first country in Africa to gain independence?
Most people so often say Ghana was the first country(1957), however they were the first nation south of the Sahara. Libya(1951) and Egypt(1953) were the first African countries. Zimbabwe
The father of African independence?
The title "Father of African Independence" is often attributed to Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. He played a crucial role in leading the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1957, inspiring other African nations to pursue self-determination. Nkrumah was a prominent advocate for Pan-Africanism, promoting unity among African countries in their struggles against colonialism and imperialism. His vision and leadership significantly influenced the broader movement for independence across the continent.
What was the first African colony to gain freedom?
Ghana
What was the first African country to gain independence from Britain?
South Africa in 1910
What country won its independence in 1957?
Ghana won its independence in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence from colonial rule. Led by Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's liberation marked a significant milestone in the African decolonization movement. The country was formerly a British colony known as the Gold Coast. Ghana's independence inspired other nations in Africa to pursue their own freedom.
Was Ghana granted independence?
Ghana was granted independence in 1957, the first sub-Saharan country to do so.
Who was the first black African country to join the Commonwealth?
Ghana was the first black African country.
The first West African state to gain its independence formally called the Gold Coast?
Ghana
What is the first African nation south of the Sahara to gain independence from Europe?
Ghana
What was the first African country to declare its independence?
Egypt (1922) was the first African nation to become independent from a European nation, but it was not a colony (it was a protectorate). The first colony to become independent was Italian Libya in 1951.
Which country got independence first in Africa?
Ghana is the firtst country get in depedence
Which country south of the Sahara Desert was the first to gain independence in 1957?
Ghana.
World Cup first African country to win a final tournament?
Ghana
Which African country won the under 17 world cup for the first time?
It was Ghana.
Why significant role did Ghana play in Africa's growing nationalist movement?
Ghana was the first region in the South of Africa to gain freedom.
