President Mahama to Launch “The Accra Reset “at UNGA 2025 – Championing a New Era of Global Governance for Health and Development
President John Dramani Mahama, African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, will host a landmark high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to formally launch “The Accra Reset”: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development. The initiative seeks to introduce a bold, actionable framework to fundamentally […]
Ghana’s President Mahama To Champion Global Financial Reform At The UN
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent President John Dramani Mahama’s journey to New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) marks a pivotal moment for Ghana. Having arrived in New York on Sunday September 21, 2025, his presence on the global stage, leading a high-level delegation, carries immense weight as […]
President Mahama departs Ghana for UN General Assembly in New York
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has left Accra for New York, USA, to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), which officially opens on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.The President is scheduled to deliver Ghana’s address to the General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025. […]
2025 Democracy Dialogue: Corruption and inequality threaten survival of democracy – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has warned that corruption, inequality, and weak institutions remain some of the biggest threats to the survival of democracy in Ghana and across the world. He explained that democracy is not self-sustaining but must be defended daily by both leaders and citizens. He identified weak institutions, corruption, inequality, […]
Ghana secures $3.5bn energy investments, targets 35% renewables – Energy Minister John Jinapor
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana is emerging as a continental leader in the energy transition as it hosted the 31st edition of Africa Oil Week in Accra, marking the first time the global energy platform has convened in West Africa. Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor used the occasion to stress that […]
Ghana to stop importing chicken under new poultry project – President Mahama
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has pledged strong government support for the National Service Authority’s poultry project at Papao in Accra, describing it as a model farm that will serve as a hub for production, training, and research. Speaking during a visit to the facility, the President praised the Authority and the Ministry […]
Tree crops diversification project is game changer – John Dumelo
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has described the Tree Crops Diversification Project (TCDP) as a game changer in Ghana’s agricultural sector. He made the remarks when he represented the Sector Minister, Hon. Eric Opoku, as guest speaker at the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) Strategic Board […]
24-hour economy begins transforming jobs and trade in Ghana – Mahama
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, describing it as a cornerstone of his Resetting Ghana Agenda and one of the most transformative policies for job creation and productivity. At his first media encounter since returning to office, President Mahama said the […]
Black Star Experience will soon take off- Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Black Star Experience, a cultural and tourism initiative, is set to take off soon, with foundational work already completed. Addressing journalists at his first presidential media encounter on September 10, 2025, President Mahama said the initiative will be supported through the next national budget as part […]
Mahama pledges major investment in Creative Arts industry to tackle unemployment
President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Creative Arts industry that his administration will allocate significant funding to the creative arts sector in the upcoming budget as part of efforts to address Ghana’s unemployment challenge. Speaking at his maiden presidential media encounter on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Mahama said the creative industry generates jobs at […]
President Mahama moves to repeal mining law, cracks down on forest reserve exploitation
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government’s tough stance against illegal mining, declaring that no new licences have been issued for mining in Ghana’s forest reserves since his return to office. Speaking at his first media engagement of his second term, the President said Cabinet had approved steps to […]
We will dualise Accra–Cape Coast–Takoradi road to boost tourism, cut road deaths – Mahama
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to dualise the Accra–Cape Coast–Takoradi highway as part of measures to boost tourism in the Central Region and reduce Ghana’s alarming rate of road crashes. The President made the commitment during his first presidential media engagement of his second term, where he fielded questions from journalists on […]
AGOA unlikely to be renewed after Trump’s tariffs on African exports- Mahama
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh President John Dramani Mahama has suggested that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is unlikely to be renewed following the United States’ imposition of tariffs on exports. US President Donald Trump, after assuming office, introduced trade tariffs on several African countries, including Ghana, which now faces a 15% tariff on exports […]
More than 200 corruption cases under investigation, no escape for looters – Mahama
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that more than 200 corruption-related cases are currently under investigation and prosecution as part of his administration’s renewed fight against graft. Speaking at his first Presidential Media Encounter since returning to office, the President said the prosecutions are being carried out under Operation Recover […]
