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Mahama, EU Envoy Hold Talks on Strengthening Security Collaboration in the Sahel
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Mahama, EU Envoy Hold Talks on Strengthening Security Collaboration in the Sahel

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday welcomed João Cravinho, the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, to Accra for high-level discussions aimed at deepening cooperation between Ghana and the European Union in addressing security and governance challenges across the Sahel Region. The meeting underscored both parties’ commitment to reinforcing their long-standing strategic partnership at a time when regional stability remains under significant threat from terrorism and violent extremism. President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to proactive diplomacy, particularly in mediating relations with the Alliance of Sahel States — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. He noted that Ghana views stronger regional cooperation, including the revitalisation of the Accra...
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Calls for African-Led Health Reforms at ICASA 2025 Opening
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Calls for African-Led Health Reforms at ICASA 2025 Opening

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged African nations to take greater ownership of their public health priorities as the continent faces declining global support for healthcare. She made the call while delivering the opening remarks at the 23rd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2025), held in Accra, on behalf of former President John Dramani Mahama. The event drew high-profile dignitaries, including the First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, and the First Lady of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. The Vice President warmly welcomed delegates from across the continent and emphasized Ghana’s pride in hosting a conference dedicated to advancing scientific research and strengthening Africa’s public health respons...
Obasanjo Hails Mahama’s Vision for Global South Reform at G20; Announces Launch of Accra Reset Secretariat
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Obasanjo Hails Mahama’s Vision for Global South Reform at G20; Announces Launch of Accra Reset Secretariat

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a significant address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, confirming the formal launch of the Accra Reset’s interim Secretariat in Ghana and applauding President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership in advancing global development reform. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama — the driving force behind the Accra Reset initiative — Obasanjo announced that the platform’s Circle of Leaders has now grown to include more than two dozen former Heads of State and leaders of international organisations from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. “President Mahama extends his deep appreciation to H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose leadership has steered this G20 cycle with clarity, courage, and an unwavering co...
First Ladies Arrive in Accra for High-Level ICASA Side Event on Ending Mother-to-Child Transmission
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First Ladies Arrive in Accra for High-Level ICASA Side Event on Ending Mother-to-Child Transmission

Accra is hosting a major gathering of African First Ladies as part of the 23rd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), with several dignitaries arriving in the country ahead of a crucial high-level meeting on Thursday. Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), together with Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, First Lady of The Gambia, touched down in Accra on Wednesday for the engagement. The meeting, which will be led by Ghana’s First Lady, H.E. Lordina Dramani Mahama, will focus on Ending Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) and advancing the Triple Elimination of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B across Africa. The event will also highlight the role of wome...
Vice President Reviews Graduation Parade of Officer Cadet Intake 32; Government Announces Key Reforms to Strengthen Prisons Service
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Vice President Reviews Graduation Parade of Officer Cadet Intake 32; Government Announces Key Reforms to Strengthen Prisons Service

The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Friday served as the Reviewing Officer at the Graduation Parade of Officer Cadet Course Intake 32 at the Prisons Officers Training School. She was accompanied by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and hosted by the Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the leadership of the Ghana Prisons Service. In her address, the Vice President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to building a stronger and more efficient Prisons Service. According to her, the commissioning of a new batch of officer cadets signals the State’s readiness to provide the Service with the necessary personnel and resources to fully execute its mandate. She highlighted several recent policy interventions, in...
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Concludes Mediation in Bawku Chieftaincy Crisis with Landmark Dialogue at Manhyia Palace
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Concludes Mediation in Bawku Chieftaincy Crisis with Landmark Dialogue at Manhyia Palace

His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has completed a crucial stage of his mediation efforts in the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy crisis, bringing the two disputing factions together for a historic face-to-face dialogue at the Jubilee Hall of the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The meeting, held today, marked the first time in several months that representatives of the Mamprugu and Kusasi groups sat across from each other under the guidance of the Asantehene, after previously meeting with him separately to present their arguments and perspectives. A 30-member delegation led by Chief Tarana John Wuni Grumah, Paramount Chief of the Tarana Traditional Area, represented His Majesty Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the Naayiri and Overlord of Mamprugu and the Mamprusis. Their spokes...
Vice President Graces 59th Special Congregation at KNUST, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Inclusive Higher Education
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Vice President Graces 59th Special Congregation at KNUST, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Inclusive Higher Education

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang today joined the leadership and academic community of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for the university’s 59th Special Congregation, a ceremony marked by the conferment of honorary degrees and doctorates on award recipients and graduands. The Vice President attended the event alongside Asantehene and Chancellor of KNUST, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, faculty members, staff, families, and distinguished guests. Delivering remarks on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang expressed gratitude to KNUST for the honour of participating in the academic milestone and highlighted the role of academia in shaping national development. She undersco...
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commissions Three Major Projects at KNUST
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commissions Three Major Projects at KNUST

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commissioned three landmark projects at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), reinforcing government’s commitment to innovation and higher education development. During her visit to Kumasi on Sunday, the Vice President joined Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Vice Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, to officially unveil the newly completed KNUST Souvenir Shop, the Multipurpose Laboratory, and the KNUST Bottling Company. Addressing the university community, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang described the projects as a major milestone, emphasizing that they highlight the potential of educational institutions when given the needed support to grow. “These p...
Accelerating Industrialization with Key Government Policies
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Accelerating Industrialization with Key Government Policies

The Vice President highlighted flagship initiatives under President Mahama’s leadership aimed at unlocking the potential of Ghana’s industrialization agenda. Among them is the 24-Hour Economy Policy, which is designed to encourage industries to operate in round-the-clock shifts, increase productivity, enhance competitiveness, and create more employment opportunities. She also made reference to the Feed Ghana Programme, which is boosting agricultural production to improve food security and provide raw materials for local manufacturing and processing. According to her, the government is prioritizing value addition by creating an enabling business environment that expands production capacity, decentralizes industrial operations, and promotes sustainable growth. Government to Deepe...
President Mahama shares joy as he marks 67th birthday in Accra
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President Mahama shares joy as he marks 67th birthday in Accra

President John Dramani Mahama marked his 67th birthday on Saturday with a heartwarming gesture, spending the day uplifting young patients and their families at two healthcare facilities in Accra. Accompanied by his wife, Lordina Mahama, and their children, the President visited the LEKMA Hospital and the Maamobi Polyclinic. During the visits, he presented gifts, assorted essential items, and cash donations to children receiving treatment as well as their parents. The thoughtful birthday outreach sparked moments of joy across the wards, leaving smiles on the faces of young patients and drawing deep appreciation from families who commended the President for his kindness. While at LEKMA Hospital, President Mahama arranged the referral of a young girl to the University of Ghana Me...
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