Canceled Trump rally in Chicago reflects nation's deep, angry political divide. A Chicago rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was canceled on March 11, 2016, as protesters mixed with supporters inside and outside the UIC Pavilion.
Where is Ghana Located? Ghana is a country with a medium population which is located in the continent/region of Africa. Countries near Ghana include Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. Its biggest cities and towns include Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and Tema.
History of Ghana Medieval Ghana (4th - 13th Century): The Republic of Ghana is named after the medieval Ghana Empire of West Africa. The actual name of the Empire was Wagadugu. Ghana was the title of the kings who ruled the kingdom. It was controlled by Sundiata in 1240 AD, and absorbed into the larger Mali Empire. (Mali Empire reached its peak of success under Mansa Musa around 1307.) Geographically, the old Ghana is 500 miles north of the present Ghana, and occupied the area between Rivers Senegal and Niger. Some inhabitants of present Ghana had ancestors linked with the medieval Ghana.