Which nation in Africa was the earliest to attain independence from colonial powers?

Multiple choice question for International Relations. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Explanation

Ghana (A) was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence from colonial rule, doing so on March 6, 1957, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah. Nigeria (B) and Chad (C) both gained independence later, in 1960. Therefore, 'None of the above' (D) is incorrect since Ghana is the correct answer.

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Which nation in Africa was the earliest to attain independence from colonial powers?

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