On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from colonial rule, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah. Its independence is widely seen as a landmark moment that helped inspire subsequent independence movements across the continent.
Record no. MRB-2026-005963
First Sub-Saharan African Nation to Gain Independence
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