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In which country of Africa, democracy was replaced by the military in 1966?

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South Africa
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Ghana
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Uganda
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Bolivia
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Solution

The correct option is B Ghana
On 24th February 1967, Ghana armed forces and the police overthrew the government of Dr. Nkrumah, that replaced the democracy by the military in 1966. A National Liberation Council (NLC), was formed to administer the country. It was finally on April 28, 1992, that the final draft constitution was unanimously approved by the people in a referendum.

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