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2005 in Ghana

Explore 6 historical events and records for Ghana in 2005.

Historical records for Ghana in 2005

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January

Second Presidential Term Begins

Kufuor, John Agyekum ยท Accra ยท President of Ghana ยท Government / Government of Ghana

Kufuor is sworn in for a second constitutional term and continues the economic, infrastructure and governance programmes of his administration.

Conference of African Union

Annan, Kofi Atta ยท Secretary General United Nations ยท Warfare / United Nations

25 African heads of state and United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in attendance, Nigeria

July

UN Debate

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท Secretary-General of UN ยท Government / United Nations

Encourages Israeli disengagement from Gaza to become part of a negotiated peace process

September

R2P Endorsed

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท Secretary-General of UN ยท Politics / Responsibility to Protect

World Summit endorses the Responsibility to Protect principle

Other events (month unknown)

Darfur Situation Referred To Court

Annan, Kofi ยท Warfare / United Nations

The Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court.

Transfer to Chelsea

Essien, Michael ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Chelsea completes the signing of Michael Essien from Lyon. Chelsea acquired Lyon's dynamic midfielder in a major summer transaction.

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