1994 in Ghana
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1994 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1994.
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Jerry John Rawlings
- Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah
- Chief Justice: Philip Edward Archer
Events
[edit]January
[edit]February
[edit]- 3rd - ethnic violence erupts between Konkomba and Nanumba tribal groups. The two groups are in the Northern region.[1]
March
[edit]- 6th - 38th independence anniversary held.
April
[edit]May
[edit]June
[edit]July
[edit]- 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
August
[edit]- - President Jerry Rawlings, becomes chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).[2]
September
[edit]October
[edit]November
[edit]December
[edit]- Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
Deaths
[edit]National holidays
[edit]- January 1: New Year's Day
- March 6: Independence Day
- May 1: Labor Day
- December 25: Christmas
- December 26: Boxing Day
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."
References
[edit]- ^ "Konkomba-Nanumba Violence in Ghana 1994-1995". www.onwar.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Bringing peace to Liberia - part 3". www.c-r.org. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
