President Mahama commissions world’s largest calcined clay cement plant, sets 15% manufacturing GDP target
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the world’s largest calcined clay cement plant at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana’s industrial revival and sustainable manufacturing drive. The $110 million facility, developed by CBI Ghana, has an annual production capacity of 1.5 million […]
President Mahama warns of global oil shocks, pushes deeper Ghana–Tanzania ties
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Tanzania, Arusha – President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential economic fallout on Africa, while strengthening bilateral cooperation with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan during talks at the State House in Arusha on Monday, March 2, 2026. The bilateral […]
President Mahama warns of global democratic decline; calls for African self-determination
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to rethink their governance models and stop measuring progress solely against Western standards, warning that democratic backsliding is now visible in parts of the so-called Global North. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year and 20th Anniversary of the African […]
Mahama recounts father’s detention to urge stronger human rights protections in Africa
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has drawn on deeply personal family history to renew calls for stronger protection of human rights and judicial independence across Africa, warning that abuses of power leave scars not only on individuals but on entire generations. Speaking at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights during the […]
President Mahama warns Africa against the abuse of executive powers in the continent
By Amoako Kwame The President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to be democratic and prevent the executive arm of government from encroaching on other branches of governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Judicial Year of African Court on Human Rights in Arusha, Tanzania the President emphasized that abusing of executive […]
Respect and implement African Court judgments in good faith – Mahama urges member states
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to respect and implement the judgments of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in good faith.Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year of the Court in Arusha, Tanzania on Monday March 2, 2026, President Mahama also urged member states […]
African Court could have delivered justice for past abuses if it had existed earlier – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has said the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights could have secured justice against apartheid criminals, colonialists and oppressive dictators if it had existed in earlier times. Speaking at the opening of the Court’s 2026 Judicial Year in Arusha, Tanzania on Monday, 2 March 2026, President Mahama […]
Mahama pushes gold-backed ‘economic war chest’ to shield Ghana from global shocks
By Magdalene Andoh President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious plan to leverage Ghana’s gold resources to build what he describes as an “economic war chest” to protect the country from future financial shocks and secure long-term prosperity. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Mahama said sustained high global gold […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama enstooled as Nana Oseadeeyo Odenwa II by Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Asukawkaw, Oti Region — First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has been enstooled as Nana Oseadeeyo Odenwa II by the Paramount Chief of the Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area, Nana Odam Gyamfi III, in recognition of her philanthropic contributions to healthcare delivery in the community. The honour was conferred during the […]
President Mahama appoints Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as High Commissioner-Designate to Nigeria
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on March 1, 2026. The position is one of Ghana’s most important diplomatic posts, given Nigeria’s role as a key regional partner and West […]
President Mahama arrives in Tanzania for African Court’s 20th anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the United Republic of Tanzania to participate in the solemn opening of the 2026 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, where he is expected to deliver the keynote address. President Mahama landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport on the eve of the ceremony and […]
President Mahama unveils plan for 3 new technical universities to tackle youth unemployment
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish three new technical universities and construct 50,000 housing units for teachers as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and strengthen Ghana’s education sector. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, the President said […]
SONA 2026: President Mahama urges responsible travel ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to let the excitement of the FIFA World Cup turn into a visa problem. He delivered the caution during his second State of the Nation Address on the floor of Parliament on 27th February 2026. “It is my hope that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will not turn into a ‘visa […]
SONA 2026: 1.7 million Jobs targeted under Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy plan
By Sharon Zoe Williams President John Dramani Mahama in his State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama officially signaled the transition of his flagship 24-Hour Economy policy from a campaign promise to a legal reality. Following his recent assent to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, the President used the floor of […]
