80 years is enough – Mahama calls for woman to lead the United Nations

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the appointment of the first female Secretary-General of the United Nations, saying that after 80 years of the organisation’s existence, the time has come for a woman to lead. Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President Mahama said representation matters and […]
Mahama calls for UN reform, says veto power should not belong to only five nations

President John Dramani Mahama has called for major reforms to the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the power to veto decisions should not be held only by five countries. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, the Ghanaian leader said the current structure, created after World War II, is outdated […]
The crimes in Gaza must stop – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for an immediate end to the ongoing violence in Gaza, describing the humanitarian situation as “collective punishment” against innocent civilians. Addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 25, 2025, President Mahama urged world leaders to stop “playing hide and seek” with language and […]
President Mahama launches plan to attract $20bn for Ghana’s energy transition

By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei At the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, President John Dramani Mahama officially launched Ghana’s National Energy Compact under the umbrella of Mission 300, a landmark initiative aimed at significantly expanding access to electricity across Africa. Mission 300, led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, […]