Ghana Marks 68th Anniversary Of Independence From Colonial Rule

ACCRA, GHANA - MARCH 6: Ghana President John Mahama inspects the parade during independence day celebrations on March 6, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast colony, today marks 68 years since it became the first sub-Saharan nation to gain independence, breaking free from British rule in 1957. In his remarks at the celebration, the president lamented Ghana's increased dependence on foreign aid traced back to a 1966 coup and called for bold leadership to break the cycle, according to published reports. (Photo by Ernest Ankomah/Getty Images)