Ghana has enjoyed relative stability since its independence in 1957. Stable leadership and a solid educational system have helped maintain harmony in this multi-ethnic country. While southern Ghana is predominantly Christian, Islam continues to dominate the north. The country's population consists of about 80 percent Muslims and 20 percent Christians.
Life for Christians:
While 60 percent of Ghana's population claims to follow Christianity, church attendance is never more than ten percent. Islam has been growing at a steady pace through birth rates, immigration and conversion. In addition, Muslims receive benefits such as funding for primary education and scholarships for study in Muslim nations. In Muslim-majority areas, persecution of non-Muslims and religious tensions are increasing. New converts to Christianity are often excommunicated from their families and left without employment or a means of support.
