1948 Accra riots - Wikipedia
The Accra riots started on 28 February 1948 in Accra, the capital of the then British colony of the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). A protest march by unarmed ex-servicemen who were agitating for their benefits as veterans of World War II, who had fought with the Gold Coast Regiment of the Royal West African Frontier Force, was broken up by ...
The Accra Riots of 1948: A turning point in Ghana's quest ... - Our …
Mar 8, 2021 · The Accra Riots of 1948 marked a critical juncture in Ghana’s independence movement. The events underscored the unity and determination of Ghanaians to challenge colonial rule and seek self-governance.
The Riots of 28th February 1948 – Public Records And Archives ...
Angered by this unwarranted violence, against unarmed men, and continued injustices suffered by the population in general, people in Accra and other towns and cities took to the streets, attacking European and Asian businesses and property.
The Catalyst for Independence: The 1948 riots - GhanaRemembers
On 6th March 1957, Ghana achieved independence, becoming the first African colony to break free from colonial rule. The Accra Riots of 1948 served as a catalyst for change, propelling the Gold Coast towards independence.
Today in History: The Riots of February 28, 1948 - GhanaWeb
Feb 28, 2023 · Exactly 75 years ago today, on February 28, 1948, a number of ex-servicemen who were marching from Accra to the Christiansburg Castle to present a petition to the governor over their unpaid war...
This 1948 event in Ghana triggered Africa’s independence
Feb 28, 2018 · Seventy years ago today, February 28, 1948, a group of ex-servicemen were on a peaceful parade at the crossroads near the Governor’s office in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) to present a petition...
Ghana: the 1948 riots in Accra - YouTube
The boycott, energised the campaign for self-rule and Ghana's ultimate independence but the 1948 crossroads shooting was the catalyst. In 1947, Nii Kwabena Bonney, the Osu Alata mantse, formed...
The 1948 Accra Riots, a turning point in Ghana's
The Accra riots of 28th February 1948 marked a pivotal moment in Ghana's journey to independence from British colonial rule. These riots erupted in Accra, the capital of the Gold Coast (now Ghana).
The 'Cat's Paw of Dictatorship': State Security and Self-Rule in the ...
On February 28th, 1948, a deadly police shooting at a veteran’s demonstration in the Gold Coast sparked three days of rioting in the capital city of Accra and surrounding communities.
Abstract. This short article describes the content and impact of the files related to the Watson Commission, a commission of enquiry empowered by British colonial government officials to investigate the causes and consequences of the riots that rocked the city of Accra (Gold Coast Colony) in 1948.
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