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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Alamein, Egypt, to participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the maiden Alamein Africa Forum, which is being held alongside the heads of state meeting. The Alamein Africa Forum is scheduled to open on Saturday with an address by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, followed by a keynote address from …

President John Dramani Mahama has presented relief items to residents affected by recent flooding in Hohoe and announced a donation of 5,000 bags of cement to support the reconstruction of homes destroyed in the disaster. President Mahama made the announcement on Friday when he visited the Hohoe Zongo to assess the extent of the damage and sympathise with residents affected …

Afenyo-Markin rejects Bagbin’s ruling on narcotics probe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to dismiss a Minority motion seeking a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana. Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that the Speaker erred by relying on ongoing criminal proceedings to determine the scope of Parliament’s proposed inquiry. He maintained that the existence …

President John Dramani Mahama has defended Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed health compact from the United States, saying some of the conditions contained in the agreement were unacceptable and humiliating. The proposed compact was intended to replace health funding previously channelled through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). However, Ghana’s Cabinet rejected the agreement following a review …

President John Dramani Mahama has rejected the idea of destroying an entire civilisation, calling instead for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve even the most difficult international disputes. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Mahama said no civilisation should be subjected to annihilation, in an apparent response to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Iran. …

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed Ghana’s call for Africa to be given permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the continent’s exclusion from the council’s permanent membership reflects persistent inequalities in the global governance system. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, President Mahama said meaningful reform of …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to use Ghana’s expected chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2027 to advance continental integration, accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and promote peace and security across Africa. He said Ghana would also seek to strengthen Africa’s collective voice on the international stage by encouraging greater unity …

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a major rethink of how Africa’s development is financed, arguing that the continent needs equitable partnerships rather than charitable assistance from the international community. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, 2026, President Mahama said African countries require long-term, affordable and accessible financing to drive sustainable …

President John Dramani Mahama has tasked the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) with organising a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech, abusive online content and responsible digital communication. The directive was contained in a letter dated September 22, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama. According to the Presidency, …

National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over what he describes as a lack of decisive action against officials linked to Ghana’s recent drug trafficking cases. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, described the recent drug seizures as an …