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Ghana–Suriname relations

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Ghana–Suriname relations

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Suriname

Ghanaian–Surinamese relations are diplomatic relations between Ghana and Suriname. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 November 1975.[1][2] Both countries are members of OACPS and former Dutch colonies.

Suriname maintains an embassy in Accra.[3] [4] The current ambassador of Suriname to Ghana is Natasha Halfhuid.

History

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Most of the enslaved people imported to Suriname came from West Central Africa (circa 61,500 slaves, 27% of the total number), Gold Coast (Ghana) (circa 46,000, 21% of the total).

The Akans from the central Ghana were, officially, the predominant ethnic group of slaves in Suriname.

Enslaved people including the Ewe (who live in southern Ghana, Togo and Benin)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Republic Of Suriname opens an Embassy in Ghana". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Republic of Ghana.
  2. ^ "Ghana and Suriname to deepen cooperation". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Republic of Ghana.
  3. ^ "Republic Of Suriname opens an Embassy in Ghana". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Republic of Ghana.
  4. ^ "Suriname opens embassy in Ghana after closure of South African mission". MENAFN. 2019-03-05.