54 fully recognised african states are all members of the United Nations and the African Union (AU). AU Member States are divided into the five geographic regions Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa and Western Africa.
Ghana is a state in Westafrica, Africa. Ghana is considered one of the more stable countries in Africa since its transition to multi-party democracy in 1992.
Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan nation to break free from colonial rule.
