President Mahama arrives in Zambia for three-day State visit
Lusaka, Zambia | February 4, 2026 – President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day state visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama, was received on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by President Hichilema. […]
Dubai: President Mahama calls for shift from aid to investment to drive Africa’s growth
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from aid dependency to investment-led growth as the surest path to Africa’s long-term economic transformation. Speaking at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, President Mahama said Africa must take control of how global […]
President Mahama begins three-day state visit to Zambia
President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has departed Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a three-day State Visit to Lusaka, Zambia. The President and First Lady will be received at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, and his wife. […]
President Mahama directs NIB to probe alleged scholarship bribery claims
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to immediately investigate allegations of impropriety in the award of overseas scholarships. The directive follows a radio discussion aired on Sompa 106.5 FM, during which a panellist and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, […]
Police arrest two for impersonating Sharaf Mahama on TikTok
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service in Yendi has arrested two individuals for allegedly impersonating Sharaf Mahama, the son of former President John Dramani Mahama, on the social media platform TikTok. According to the Police, the suspects—a male and a female—created and operated a fake TikTok account under the name “Sheriff Mahama,” […]
President John Mahama Ranks 5th on Devex Global Power 50 List
President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked 5th on Devex’s 2026 Power 50 list, placing him among the most influential figures shaping the future of global development in a rapidly changing post-aid era. The annual Devex Power 50 highlights individuals wielding significant influence over global development policy, financing, and innovation at a time when traditional […]
President Mahama calls for renewed regional unity to tackle West Africa’s security threats
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed collective commitment among West African states to confront the growing threat of terrorism and extremism, warning that insecurity in the region transcends national borders and demands a new, coordinated approach. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, […]
President Mahama arrives for World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Dubai to participate in the 2026 World Governments Summit, a high-level global forum bringing together leaders to shape the future of governance. President Mahama departed Accra aboard an aircraft provided by the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin […]
President Mahama heads to Dubai for World Governments Summit
The President, John Dramani Mahama, is expected to travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to attend the World Governments Summit 2026. The summit, scheduled to take place from February 2 to 4, will bring together world leaders, senior government officials and policy experts to discuss global governance, development and emerging international challenges. President […]
President Mahama to visit Zambia for talks on trade and regional cooperation
The President, John Dramani Mahama, will pay a three-day state visit to Zambia from 4 tFebruary 4 to 6, following an invitation from President Hakainde Hichilema. He will be accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama. During the visit, the two leaders are expected to hold bilateral talks focused on strengthening diplomatic ties, boosting […]
President Mahama to undertake state visit to Zambia
President John Dramani Mahama will pay a three-day State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 4 to 6 February 2026, at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama will be accompanied by Her Excellency Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, First Lady of the Republic. During the visit, President Mahama will hold […]
We must process shea locally, not export raw nuts – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to add value to shea locally instead of exporting raw nuts, warning that the country is losing significant economic benefits by selling the product in its unprocessed form. He made the call while speaking at the launch of the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, Upper […]
President Mahama hails Ibrahim Mahama’s industrial and entrepreneurial achievements at UMaT
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has lauded his younger brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for his remarkable contributions to Ghana’s mining sector as he receives an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation, the President celebrated Ibrahim’s journey […]
President Mahama urges UMaT to lead Ghana’s industrial transformation through education, mining, and youth empowerment
By Seth Eyiah and Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education, responsible mining, and youth empowerment, describing specialised universities as critical drivers of Ghana’s industrial transformation. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, the President said institutions such as […]
