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2007 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in that year.
Incumbents
- President: John Kufuor
- Vice President: Aliu Mahama
- Chief Justice: George Kingsley Acquah (until 25 March), Georgina Theodora Wood (starting 25 March)
Events
January
- 29th - President John Kufuor becomes chairman of the African Union.
March
- 6 March - Celebrations mark 50 years of Ghana's independence from the United Kingdom. A military parade took place on Black Star Square in Accara.
June
- 6 June - Ghana discovers oil in commercial quantities.
July
1 July - The Bank of Ghana starts circulating the new currency the Ghana cedi.
December
- 22 December - President Kufuor declares Ghana's oil reserves total 3 billion barrels (480,000,000 m).
National holidays
Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays".
- 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
- "African snub to Sudan over Darfur". news.bbc.co.uk. 29 January 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- "Ghana: President suggests oil reserves could extend to 3 billion barrels (480,000,000 m)". www.energy-pedia.com. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
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