Former Ghana President Jerry Rawlings dies at 73

He went on to bring democratic rule to the West African country

Former President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana. Credit: AFP Photo

Ghana's former leader Jerry Rawlings, who seized power twice in military coups but went on to bring democratic rule to the West African country, has died at the age of 73, a source at the presidency said on Thursday.

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