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The enduring partnership with the United Nations

By Zia CHOUDHURY On 8 March 1957, just two days after gaining independence, Ghana joined the United Nations as its 81st member. This swift move signalled not only Ghana’s emergence as a sovereign nation but also its deep commitment to global peace, human rights, and sustainable development. From the very beginning, Ghana embraced its role on the world stage. In 1960, it responded within 48 hours to a UN call for peacekeeping in the Congo, deploying 770 personnel. That moment marked the start of Ghana’s enduring legacy in peacekeeping. Today, Ghana ranks among the top 10 contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, with its troops serving in conflict zones from Rwanda to Lebanon and Liberia to...


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