First African country to ever gain independence
In 1957, Ghana attained independence, becoming the first African colony to achieve this feat, thereby establishing a precedent for other decolonisation movements across the continent. Under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's independence was realised through a combination of diplomatic negotiations and political manoeuvring. Nkrumah's leadership and vision were pivotal in the struggle for independence, and he espoused the ideology of Pan-Africanism, seeking to unify African nations in opposition to colonial rule. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Nkrumah's efforts included extensive negotiations with the British government, mass mobilisation of the people, and strategic alliances with other African leaders. His leadership culminated in the declaration of independence on 6 March 1957, making Ghana the first sub-Saharan African country to break free from colonial rule.
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