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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...
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SOME IMPORTANT DATES AND YEARS TO NOTE ABOUT THE MIGRATION AND SETTLEMENTS INTO EAST AFRICA

 the following are important historical dates and years about migration and settlements in east Africa

  • Around 1000A.D, Bantu had started their migration into East Africa from Congo. 
  • Around 1300A.D, the Bantu crossed the Taita and Mt Kilimanjaro hills. 
  • 1200-1600 A.D, the Giryama, Pokomo, Nyika and others moved northwards. 
  • 1600- 1800A.D, the Kamba, Chuka and the Embu had moved to Kenyan highlands. 
  • 1600-1700A.D, the Kingdom of Bunyoro Kitara broke up. 
  • By 1700, the Nyamwezi had started trading in Indian Ocean trade. 
  • 1650-1700, the Segeju group fled to Lamu. 
  • 1450-1600 a number of Luo migrations occurred in East Africa. 
  • 1550-1600, the Joka-Jok came in from Acholi land having passed Pubungu. 
  • 1625, the second Jok-Owiny went Southwards through Mt Elgon, Budama and Busoga. 
  • 1650, the Jok-Omolo had earlier settled to Nyanza. 
  • 1730-1800 some of the Luo crossed the Kavirondo Gulf. 
  • 1750, the Luo of Uyoma went across Lake Victoria into South Nyanza. 
  •  1300 the Kalenjin got divided into two groups that is one group became to be known as Pokot. 
  • 1000-1800A.D, the Plain Nilotics that is of Masai, Karamojong, and Teso arrived in East Africa. 
  •  1800, the Masai had settled in the Uasin Gishu Plateau. 
  • 1815, the first major war between Kwavi and the Masai occurred. 
  • 1870 the Masai power had declined. 
  • 1870 Outbreak of small pox, Rinder pest and locust among the Masai. 
  • 1150-1500, Eastern Cushites had arrived in the present Somalia. 
  • 1820-1835 Zulu expansion. 
  • 1840, Ngoni arrived in southern Tanzania i.e. the “Maseko Ngoni.” 
  • 1848, the Ufipa Ngoni were divided into five small groups. 
  • 1848, Zwangendaba died. 
  • 1860, the Gwangara Ngoni attacked and defeated Sangu and Hehe. 
  • In 1871, Mirambo taught his warriors i.e. “the Ruga Ruga” military tactics of Ngoni. 
  • 1874-1875, the Hehe defeated the Bena-Ngoni. 
  • 1878-1881 war between Hehe and Gwangara. 
  • 1250-1350, Tembuzi established a strong Kingdom around Lake Victoria. 
  • 1500, Collapse of the Chwezi Empire. 
  • 1350-1500A.D, Bunyoro Kitara empire’s existence. 
  • 1852-18.69 Omukama Kamurasi governed Bunyoro. 
  • 1870-1897 Kabalega governed Bunyoro. 
  • 1850 birth of Kabalega to Omukama Kamurasi. 
  • 1650, Karagwe installed a defeat on Bunyoro raiders. 
  • 1800-1850 Bunyoro lost Mubende to Buganda. 
  • 1700-1800, Bunyoro lost Kooki and Singo to Buganda. 
  • 1650, Systematic expansion of Buganda Kingdom. 
  • 1780-1789 Kabaka Jjunju waged wars against Bunyoro. 
  • 1814- 1831 Kabaka Sekamanya annexed Bwera and Buwekula 
  • 1831-1851, Kabaka Ssuna attacked Bunyoro and crushed it.
  •  1900 Buganda agreement gave Buyaga and Bugangaizi to Buganda.

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