Here's what happened today in history
What Does Independence Look Like? Images From the Year of Africa - The New York Times
Ghana, 60 years after independence, Independence
Benin country profile - BBC News
1960: A wave of independence sweeps across Africa
History of Ghana - Wikipedia
Today in history: Ghana becomes first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, and more - World News
Ghana celebrates 50 years of independence
Today in history: Ghana becomes first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, and more - World News
Post-colonial independence movements: a difficult task to become a sovereign country in today's Africa - Nationalia
Modern History - Sub-Saharan Africa