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Dam in Akosombo, Ghana
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta
Akosombo_Dam
Town in Eastern Region, Ghana
Akosombo is a small town in the south of the Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region, Ghana with notable street names of some African countries in the sub-region
Akosombo
1989–1997 war in West Africa
Cotonou Peace Agreement (25 July 1993) Akosombo Peace Agreement (12 September 1994) Accra Agreements/Akosombo clarification agreement (21 December 1994)
First_Liberian_Civil_War
Port in Ghana
The Akosombo Port is a port on Lake Volta. It is located near the Akosombo Dam at Akosombo. Boankra Inland Port Takoradi Harbour Tema Harbour Yaw Addae-Affoakwa
Akosombo_Port
River in West Africa
Volta River has been dammed at Akosombo for generating hydroelectricity. The reservoir named Lake Volta stretches from Akosombo Dam in the south to the northern
Volta_River
District in Eastern Region, Ghana
Ghana, the Akosombo Dam, in the town of Akosombo. Additionally, the district has some very notable tourist sites apart from the Akosombo Dam, including
Asuogyaman_District
Flood in the south-eastern part of Ghana
The Akosombo Dam Spillage Flood is a riverine flood that occurred in the south-eastern part of Ghana. This is due to a controlled spillage of the Akosombo
2023_Akosombo_Dam_spillage
World's largest artificial reservoir by surface area, located in Ghana
reservoir in the world based on surface area, is contained behind the Akosombo Dam which generates a substantial amount of Ghana's electricity. It is
Lake_Volta
Road in Ghana
Akosombo-Tema Highway is the major highway that joins the industrial and port city of Tema to electricity generating town of Akosombo. The highway connects
Akosombo-Tema_Highway
Textile company in Ghana
Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL) is a textile company in Ghana that produces real wax and African Fancy prints with 100% cotton. It is located on the grounds
Akosombo_Textile_Limited
Hydroelectric dam in Akuse, Ghana
production from Akosombo Dam, for the melting of aluminium at VALCO in Tema. The project is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) downstream of Akosombo Dam, and
Kpong_Dam
Region of Ghana
generation Akosombo Hydroelectric Project contains three main tributaries: the Black Volta; the White Volta and the Red Volta and the Akosombo Hydroelectric
Eastern_Region_(Ghana)
Private high school in Ghana
Akosombo International School (AIS) is a Ghanaian coeducational international second-cycle institution located at Akosombo in the Asuogyaman District of
Akosombo_International_School
Catholic church in Eastern Region, Ghana
Church and Akosombo Catholic Church, is a small church situated at one of the highest points in Akosombo, Ghana, overlooking the Akosombo Dam. It was
St._Barbara_Catholic_Church
Common materials used for clothing in West Africa and Central Africa
130 million yards (120 million metres). The three largest local manufacturers, Akosombo Textiles Limited (ATL), Ghana Textiles Print (GTP), and Printex, produce
African_wax_prints
Country in West Africa
reservoir by volume and largest by surface area, formed by the hydroelectric Akosombo Dam, completed in 1965. The Volta flows out of Lake Volta into the Gulf
Ghana
Common materials used for clothing in West Africa
Ghana Textiles Company (GTP) under VLISCO and Akosombo Industrial Company Limited, formerly called Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL). This fabric design is
Ahwenepa_nkasa
River in Ghana
100-kilometre (62 mi) river in Ghana. Prior to the construction of the Akosombo Dam in the 1960s, the Afram is a principal tributary of the Volta River
Afram
was the Volta River Authority with six 127MW turbines installed at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Project. At this time, this project provided the bulk of
Electricity_sector_in_Ghana
Barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface or underground streams
(China, 2003) resulted in the resettlement of 1.4 million people. When Akosombo Dam was built in Ghana in 1965, it created Lake Volta – the largest reservoir
Dam
Hydroelectric project in Ghana
second largest hydroelectric generating plant in the country after the Akosombo Dam. The reservoir flooded about 20% of the Bui National Park and impacted
Bui_Dam
Bridge in Eastern Region, Ghana
suspension bridge. It provides the main road passage, just south of the Akosombo Dam, between the Eastern Region and the Volta Region of Ghana. It was opened
Adomi_Bridge
Ghanaian politician
February 2024, he inaugurated a housing project for victims displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage, an initiative led by former President John Dramani Mahama
Samuel_Okudzeto_Ablakwa
Italian construction and civil engineering group
examples include: Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe/Zambia, 1959 Dez Dam, Iran, 1963 Akosombo Dam, Ghana, 1966 Salvage of the Abu Simbel temples, Egypt, 1968 Bay of
Webuild
Leaders of the United Gold Coast Convention and the Founding Fathers of Ghana
constitutional referendum President for life 1965 parliamentary election Akosombo Dam National Liberation Council coup d'etat Nkrumaism African socialism
Big_Six_(Ghana)
Sahel floods 2022 Accra floods 2009 West Africa floods 2023 Akosombo dam spillage fl2023 Akosombo dam spillage flood 2010 Agona Swedru floods 2011 Atiwa floods
Natural_disasters_in_Ghana
River has changed significantly since 1964. Construction of the dam at Akosombo, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) upstream from the coast, created the vast
Geography_of_Ghana
Species of mammal
hydroelectric dams along rivers that isolate populations, such as the Akosombo Dam in Ghana. The Diama Dam has permanently isolated the Senegal River
African_manatee
Humanitarian crisis in Ghana
degradation became particularly acute in 1983. The water level of the Akosombo Dam has dropped below the minimum operating level which affected the availability
1983_famine_in_Ghana
Ghanaian media personality (born 1981)
specializes in managing voice talent. Saforo had her secondary education at Akosombo International School and holds a bachelor's degree in art from the University
Jessica_Opare-Saforo
Second lady of Ghana from 2017 to 2025
moved to Alsyd Academy in Dzorwulu, Accra. She continued her studies at Akosombo International School (AIS) and attended senior secondary education at Mfantsiman
Samira_Bawumia
Ghanaian musician (1982–2014)
Safari and that in the previous years, they went to Akosombo. That particular year, the yacht at Akosombo was broken down so they decided to go to Ada. Before
Castro_(musician)
Political activism in Ghana
constitutional referendum President for life 1965 parliamentary election Akosombo Dam National Liberation Council coup d'etat Nkrumaism African socialism
Positive_Action_campaign
2003 peace treaty ending the Second Liberian Civil War
June 2003 and "intensive back-door negotiations" beginning on 4 June in Akosombo, Ghana. The Agreement called for the establishment of a post-war two-year
Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement
Accra_Comprehensive_Peace_Agreement
Town in Eastern Region, Ghana
Krobo district of the Eastern Region of Ghana situated between Tema and Akosombo. It is a fast growing community thanks to a number of companies operating
Akuse
Ghanaian professional footballer (born 1988)
has made one appearance for the Ghana national team. Buaben was born in Akosombo, Ghana, but his mother took his family to the Netherlands when he was nine
Prince_Buaben
District of Accra, Ghana, known for e-waste dump issues
Konkomba-Nanumba war. In the late 1990s, newly available electricity from the Akosombo Dam led to increased local demand for electric and electronic appliances
Agbogbloshie
Currency of Ghana
Reverse 1 cedi Young girl Cocoa farmer 1973–1978 2 cedis Farmer Fishermen 1972–78 5 cedis Woman Larabanga Mosque 1973–1978 10 cedis Pipe smoker Akosombo Dam
Ghanaian_cedi
Football league
Deportivo FC Agbozume Weavers FC 4 Paga Crocodiles Stars FC BYF Academy Akosombo Krystal Palace FC 5 Kintampo FC FC Samartex Amidaus Professionals FC 6
Ghana_Football_Leagues
Ghanaian textile
traditional weavers, kente print produced by brands such as Vlisco and Akosombo Textile Ltd, and mass-produced kente pattern typically produced in China
Kente_cloth
Protected area in Doryumu, Ghana
in the Greater Accra Region of southern Ghana. It lies along the Tema-Akosombo Highway some 57 km from Accra. The protected area was home to the Shai
Shai_Hills_Resource_Reserve
West African dress
than fancy prints. Famous manufacturers are Vlisco in the Netherlands, Akosombo Textiles Limited in Ghana and Hitarget in China. Some smaller companies
Wrapper_(clothing)
Ghanaian politician (1909–1972)
Volta River Project: the construction of a hydroelectric power plant, the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River in eastern Ghana. The Volta River Project was the
Kwame_Nkrumah
Gauge railroad from Tema to Mpakadan
Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line Overview Status Completed Termini Tema Harbour Akosombo Inland Harbour Stations 6 Service Type Heavy rail System Ghana-Burkina
Tema-Mpakadan_Railway_Line
Major river of eastern Togo
of Togo and Benin's electricity currently needs to be imported from the Akosombo Dam in Ghana. About 35 km (22 mi) from its mouth, there are six series
Mono_River
2024 novel by Mark Greaney
Togo in the east and then act as a force multiplier as they attack the Akosombo Dam to the west and the capital of Accra. Kang also enlists a group of
Sentinel_(novel)
April 1972 state funeral in Ghana
constitutional referendum President for life 1965 parliamentary election Akosombo Dam National Liberation Council coup d'etat Nkrumaism African socialism
Death and state funeral of Kwame Nkrumah
Death_and_state_funeral_of_Kwame_Nkrumah
Main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana
thermal energy. The company represents Ghana in the West African Power Pool. Akosombo Hydroelectric Project Kpong Dam Takoradi Power Station Navrongo Solar Power
Volta_River_Authority
Ghanaian footballer and sports administrator (1932–2016)
year later. He also coached Ivorian team Africa Sports, and in Ghana with Akosombo Akotex. Koufie was the technical advisor to the Zimbabwe Football Association
Ben_Koufie
Series of flood incidents
Region and the Eastern Region of Ghana, severe floods occurred after the Akosombo Dam was spilled, displacing 26,000 people from their homes in 2023. Reports
Floods_in_Ghana
Ghanaian politician and banker
the Accra Plains Depot (which was half-fit), Kumasi Depot, Buipe Depot, Akosombo Depot and the Bolgatanga Depot which was restored to begin product export
Kwame_Awuah-Darko
River in Burkina Faso and Ghana
one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the world, created by the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River system. The Black Volta is part of a larger system
Black_Volta
Ghanaian politician (1913–1988)
initially reluctant United States government to back the building of the Akosombo Dam. Later, as his relationship with Nkrumah deteriorated, Gbedemah was
Komla_Agbeli_Gbedemah
Bilateral relations between the two West African countries
attitude was doubtless Togo's dependence upon electricity from Ghana's Akosombo Dam. A consistent preoccupation of Ghana and Togo is that of national security
Ghana–Togo_relations
and children, and health services, as well as the construction of the Akosombo Dam, were all important if Ghana were to play its leading role in Africa's
History_of_Ghana
Failed assassination attempt
constitutional referendum President for life 1965 parliamentary election Akosombo Dam National Liberation Council coup d'etat Nkrumaism African socialism
Kulungugu_bomb_attack
Oil refinery in Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Construction on the new Tema-Akosombo oil products pipeline, designed to carry refined products from Tema to Akosombo Port, began in January 1992. From
Tema_Oil_Refinery
Ghanaian-American engineering professor (born 1952)
School in Cape Coast, and his father was a civil engineer who worked on the Akosombo Dam during its construction and later become executive secretary of the
Herbert_Winful
bring peace to Liberia, namely, the Cotonou Accord on 25 July 1993, the Akosombo Agreement on 12 August 1994, and its Accra Clarification. Abuja Agreement
1997 Liberian general election
1997_Liberian_general_election
Ethnic group
Kundum Festival Mmoaninko Festival Geography Geographic entities Akosombo (Akosombo Dam • Kpong Dam) Atewa Range (Kwahu Plateau) Birim River (Pra River
Barbudans
Football academy in Ghana
scholarships. In 2010, the organization opened a new facility south of Akosombo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. As of 2021, it is an all-scholarship boarding
Right_to_Dream_Academy
Common materials used for clothing in West Africa
Ghana Textiles Company(GTP) under VLISCO and Akosombo Industrial Company Limited formerly called Akosombo Textiles Limited(ATL). The Ghanaian given name
Sika_Wo_Ntaban_(fabric)
a 1,186-megawatt hydroelectric dam on the lower Volta River at Akosombo. The Akosombo Dam was the centerpiece of the Volta River Project (VRP), which
Manufacturing_in_Ghana
reservoir River Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station Ajena 6°17′59″N 0°03′34″E / 6.299722°N 0.059444°E / 6.299722; 0.059444 (Akosombo Hydroelectric
List of power stations in Ghana
List_of_power_stations_in_Ghana
English architectural historian and blues music writer (1927–2017)
research appropriate housing for people displaced after the building of the Akosombo Dam. He argued that vernacular architecture will be necessary in the future
Paul_Oliver
City in Eastern Region, Ghana
close to predominant tourism attractions such as Obuo Tabri Mountain, Akosombo Dam (which holds Lake Volta, the world's largest man-made lake), Akaa Falls
Koforidua
Government organization in Accra, Ghana
Big-Ada, Akuse, Sefwi-Bekwai, Axim, Akim-Oda, Abetifi, Tarkwa, Enchi and Akosombo. The agency is financed under the National Meteorological Fund. The Agency
Ghana_Meteorological_Agency
Ghanaian politician (born 1967)
had her BSc from the University of Ghana. Ampofo was a Science tutor at Akosombo International School before becoming a Member of Parliament. She was also
Gifty_Twum-Ampofo
Zion Senior High School, in Cape Coast, Central Region Akosombo International School, in Akosombo, Eastern Region Anamon Hyeren Standard School, in Tutuka
List_of_schools_in_Ghana
French priest
works in Upper Volta, including the ordering of the first dam in 1915 (Akosombo Dam), the establishment of a sewing centre for young Christian girls in
Joanny_Thévenoud
Dual Carriageway with a Stop Sign in Akosombo, Eastern region, Ghana.
Transport_in_Ghana
Line, which runs from the Tema Harbour to the Inland fishing harbour at Akosombo. a concrete sleeper plant at Hemi. On 31 August 2022, an agreement was
Rail_transport_in_Ghana
American engineer
Award in the US Adisadel College Adisadel College Houses Akosombo Would Not Last Forever Akosombo Would Not Last Forever[permanent dead link] Applying Automation
Ave_Kludze
Town in Savannah Region, Ghana
the river towards Akosombo. As a result, navigation is possible; the Yapei Queen Ship, which is a cargo ship used to sail from Akosombo with petrol and
Yapei
Leader of Ghana in 1979 and 1981–2001
Comprehensive News in Ghana. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021. "Akosombo dam spillage: JJ Rawlings Foundation donates to Mepe flood victims". Modern
Jerry_Rawlings
2014. As of 2012 there were four major companies in the textiles sector: Akosombo Textiles Limited, Tex Style Ghana Limited, Printex Ghana, and Ghana Textile
Economy_of_Ghana
034 27XXXXX Aburi 0876 XXXXX 034 28XXXXX Akim Oda 0882 XXXXX 034 292XXXX Akosombo 0251 XXXXX 034 30XXXXX Greater Accra Accra 021 XXXXXX 030 2XXXXXX Tema
Telephone_numbers_in_Ghana
Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer
her family moved back to Ghana, where she continued her education at Akosombo International School. She also attended St. Louis Secondary School, Kumasi
Lydia_Forson
Gordon-Somers had requested to be relieved from his post following the failed Akosombo Agreement. Craig N. Murphy (14 September 2006). The United Nations Development
Trevor_Gordon-Somers
Reservoir Bratsk Dam Angara River Russia 1964 169 , 169.3 3 Lake Volta Akosombo Dam Volta River Ghana 1965 150 , 148 4 Manicouagan Reservoir Daniel-Johnson
List_of_reservoirs_by_volume
Dam Kessem Dam Koka Tekezé Dam Tendaho Dam Bongolo Dam Grand Poubara Dam Akosombo Dam - Lake Volta Barekese Dam Bosumtwi Dam Bui Dam Kpong Dam Mampong Dam
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs
British Anglican priest and chaplain
Paul's Cathedral School and was a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral, at Akosombo International School in Ghana, and at Forest School, Walthamstow. He trained
Elwin_Cockett
District Capital in Greater Accra Region, Ghana
from the Volta River. Also, the construction of the hydroelectric dam, in Akosombo, completed in 1965, dried up the Volta River and ships could no longer
Ada_Foah
Rebel group which initiated the First Liberian Civil War (1989–96)
peace in Liberia. These include the Cotonou Accord on 25 July 1993, the Akosombo Agreement on 12 August 1994, and its Accra Clarification. One of the final
National Patriotic Front of Liberia
National_Patriotic_Front_of_Liberia
Process of extracting aluminium from its oxide alumina
announced in 2022. The Valco aluminium smelter in Ghana, powered by the Akosombo Hydroelectric Project Fjarðaál in Iceland, powered by the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower
Aluminium_smelting
College, Freiburg St. George's School, Cologne UWC Robert Bosch College Akosombo International School Ghana International School Lincoln Community School
List_of_international_schools
Hospital in Northern Region, Ghana
students' learning areas. The hospital secured a dedicated power cable from Akosombo to supply them with uninterpreted electricity. An 11-member governing body
Tamale_Teaching_Hospital
in Asuogyaman District Akosombo International School Akosombo —N/a Adjena Senior High Technical School Public school Akosombo —N/a Gafad Afonope Senior
List of senior high schools in Ghana
List_of_senior_high_schools_in_Ghana
Oil reserves located in Ghana
rise from 28,000 to 34,000 barrels per day. Construction on the new Tema-Akosombo oil products pipeline, designed to improve the distribution system further
Petroleum_industry_in_Ghana
Ghanaian real estate entrepreneur
settlement. It also provided relief to flood victims in Mepe after the Akosombo Dam spillage. The foundation has supported individuals with disabilities
Nana_Kwame_Bediako
Ghanaian diplomat
Bawku Inter-Ethnic Conflict. Upper East Region-Ghana, and the Intra-Dagbon Akosombo Dialogue Process. In 2004, Bombande began his tenure as executive director
Emmanuel_Bombande
Ghanaian politician
Certificate at Peki Training College and became a subject teacher at the Akosombo VRA Junior Secondary School No.1 from 1998 to 2001 and subsequently a
Thomas_Nyarko_Ampem
Power generation via movement of water
development of African countries, such as the World Bank with the Kariba and Akosombo Dams, and the Soviet Union with the Aswan Dam. The Nile River especially
Hydropower
Place in Volta Region, Ghana
Adzo Sreku IV was the Paramount Queenmother of the Mepe Traditional Area. Akosombo Dam Spillage Apenorto Festival "Educational Institutions". www.centralregion
Mepe,_Ghana
Ghanaian media personality (born 1991)
later to Englebert School —in Accra, the capital of Ghana. She moved to Akosombo International in the Eastern Region and later to Galaxy International School
AJ_Akuoko-Sarpong
District. In September 2023, heavy rainfall and high water inflows into the Akosombo and Kpong dam reservoirs led to significant flooding in southeastern Ghana
2023_Ghana_floods
14°33′53″E / 51.41611°N 14.56472°E / 51.41611; 14.56472 2,575 Coal Ghana Akosombo 6°17′59″N 00°03′34″E / 6.29972°N 0.05944°E / 6.29972; 0.05944 1,020
List of largest power stations
List_of_largest_power_stations
by regular droughts which affect the production of electricity from the Akosombo Dam and limit Ghana's ability to sustain economic growth. Paired with the
Water_scarcity_in_Africa
Mandigo-based faction under Alhaji G.V. Kromah. Faction leaders agreed to the Akosombo peace agreement in Ghana but with little consequence. In October 1994,
History_of_Liberia
Liberian politician
ISBN 978-1-62196-854-2. "Abuja Peace Agreement to Supplement the Cotonou and Akosombo Agreements as subsequently clarified by the Accra Agreement". PA-X Peace
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Glorious as Thor; Thor's Brightness
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Who has Shaken off All Attachment
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German form of Latin Venceslaus, WENZESLAUS means "more glory."Â
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Protector of Traditions
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