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Ghana's contribution to ECOWAS

 Ghana, as one of the founding and active members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has made significant contributions to the organization's objectives and activities. Some of Ghana's key contributions to ECOWAS are as follows: Commitment to Regional Integration: Ghana has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to regional integration within ECOWAS. It actively participates in regional meetings, summits, and conferences, contributing to the decision-making processes and policy formulations of the organization. Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance: Ghana is known for its stable democracy and good governance practices. As a member of ECOWAS, Ghana has been actively involved in promoting democratic principles, conducting free and fair elections, and supporting democratic transitions in other member states. Advocacy for Peace and Security: Ghana has played an important role in advocating for peace and security in the West African region. It has...

ROLE PLAYED BY CARL PETERS IN THE COLONISATION OF EAST AFRICA

 Carl peters was the one who established the German East African Company (GEACo). 

He was also a member of the German colonization society which was formed in 1884 to defend the German imperial interest in Tanganyika. 

It was Carl Peters who signed a number of treaties with local chiefs of Usagara, Uziga and many others. The treaties signed, confirmed German interest in those areas. 

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The German colonization society of Carl peters was given permission to carry out trade and administration on behalf of the Germans in Tanganyika. 

 He therefore promoted trade on behalf of the Germans. 

 The Germans in Tanganyika were faced with a number of early resistances like the Hehe and Abushiri. It was Carl Peters who overcame these rebellions. 

 Carl Peters gave the Christian missionaries a lot of support as they carried out their work in Tanganyika. 

He persuaded the Sultan of Zanzibar to accept the German to control Witu in the Northern Coast. He therefore forced the sultan to accept the German rule at the coast of East Africa. 

When the British claimed Witu, Carl Peters accepted to occupy Heligoland in the North Sea. He accepted to give up Witu to the British. 

He signed a treaty with Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda. The treaty would place Buganda under direct German control. 

He was also influential in the signing of the second treaty, Anglo-German agreement with the British in 1890 in which he dropped the idea of claiming Buganda Kingdom for the Germans. 

Carl Peters also signed a treaty with Nabongo Mumia of the Wanga Kingdom in Western Kenya. 

The treaties Carl Peters signed with Buganda and Wanga Kingdoms forced Britain to take control of those areas because it appeared the Germans were threatening the British control over them. 

 It was Carl Peters who forced the Germans to introduce direct rule in Tanganyika. 

He facilitated the abolition of slave trade and the introduction of legitimate trade.


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