African Independence

Over a 20 year period , Africa has changed tremdously . In 1957 , the Gold Coast received it`s independence and became known as Ghana . It was the first nation to be governed by black Africans to join the British commonwealth. Ghana`s first prime minister and also president for life , Kwane Nkrumah , began development and economic projects , but the costly ruined the country . He also helped to develop the Pan African Congress in England . He later hosted the first Pan African meeting in Africa , which led to the formation of the Organization of African Unity. In 1966 , the military took control while Nkrumah was in China . Soon
Jerry Rawlings took power in 1979 & 1981 . In the year 2000 , the first open elections were held .