John Dramani Mahama

Mercy Ships medical mission in Ghana

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Mercy Ships begins 10-month surgical mission in Ghana

The Global Mercy, the world’s largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, has docked at the Port of Tema to begin a 10-month medical mission in Ghana. This initiative, operated by the charity Mercy Ships, marks the org

Ghanaian government administrative and board restructuring

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: IMF: Ghana's SOE reforms fail to improve financial performance

President John Dramani Mahama has initiated a series of administrative actions aimed at increasing accountability and discipline within the Ghanaian government. This process began with a formal warning to ministers, depu

Ghanaian judicial and constitutional developments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghanaian President Mahama swears in three new Supreme Court justices

In September 2026, legal and judicial developments occurred in Ghana involving the presidency and the Supreme Court. A private citizen, Samuel Bryan Buabeng, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against President John D

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

210 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Africa processes over 86,000 deportations amid migration tensions

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

Ghana trade facilitation and AfCFTA integration

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana positioned as African trade gateway via AfCFTA

Ghana is advancing trade facilitation and export competitiveness through regional partnerships and structural reforms. Initially, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) renewed a partnership with TradeM

Ghana illegal mining and water pollution crisis

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Liberia and Ghana intensify crackdowns on illegal mining

Illegal mining, known locally as ‘galamsey’, continues to drive environmental and social instability in Ghana. Scientific assessments from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute (CSIR

Accra Sports Stadium safety and infrastructure concerns

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana football faces structural reforms and AFCON qualification pressure

The Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana continues to face scrutiny regarding its structural integrity. Following an inspection, the National Sports Authority (NSA) described the facility as a “death trap,” warning that its det

Cocoa production and industry challenges in West Africa

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cocoa industry updates: FMO invests in Côte d’Ivoire while Cameroon processing declines

Cocoa producers in West Africa face mounting economic and environmental pressures. While global prices have entered a six-month upward trend—rising 25.5% last month to $6,771 per ton due to supply stability concerns—farm

Ghana investment reforms and retail protections

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian authorities warn against illegal foreign retail trade

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is implementing reforms under the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173). This legislation, signed in July 2026, repeals the 2013 Act (Act 865) and restr

Ghana New Economy Programme implementation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghana to monitor US$10bn New Economy programme via NDPC

Ghanaian Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has initiated consultations to prepare for the government’s ‘New Economy’ transformational programme. Announced by President John Dramani Mahama, the initiative involves a

Ghanaian leadership in transatlantic slavery reparations

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian Vice President calls for action on UN slavery resolution

Ghana has emerged as a central leader in the global movement for reparations regarding the transatlantic slave trade. Following a United Nations resolution that characterized slavery as ‘the greatest crime against humani

Political activities of Mahamudu Bawumia in Ghana

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mahamudu Bawumia calls for religious harmony and unity in Ghana

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer, has faced scrutiny regarding his political and personal associations. Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, leader of Power Chapel Worldwide and for

Ghanaian political competition and electoral strategy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian NPP members intensify political campaigning and policy defenses

Political discussions in Ghana have intensified regarding the strategic outlook for the 2028 elections. Early assessments focused on the long-term consequences of the upcoming vote, with former New Patriotic Party (NPP)

Legal professional and academic conferences

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Law student conferences announced in India and Ghana

Legal professional and academic organizations in West Africa and India have announced various upcoming conferences focused on professional development and contemporary legal challenges. In Ghana, the Ghana Law Society s

Ghana Mahama third-term controversy escalates

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana NDC leaders and commentators debate term limits and candidate suitability

The dispute began in early July 2026 when a teacher filed a petition asking Ghana’s Supreme Court to interpret Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution regarding whether the two-term limit applies only to consecutive terms

Ghana Premier League 2026/27 season commences

12 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ghana and Nigeria football leagues begin new seasons

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season has officially commenced, beginning with a 3-0 opening-day victory for Vision FC over Young Apostles FC at the Nii Adjei Okraku Sports Complex, highlighted by two goals from

Ghana waste management and sanitation challenges

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ghana Minister Mahama Ayariga calls for urgent action on Agbogbloshie waste

Ghanaian officials have highlighted critical environmental and sanitation challenges facing the nation, focusing on waste management infrastructure and large-scale accumulation. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the ministe

Ghanaian migration and border security management

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ghana Immigration Service arrests 1,055 in anti-trafficking sweep

Ghanaian authorities have intensified efforts to manage irregular migration and combat transnational crime. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak reported that since 2025, the government has removed over 4,200 migra

Tema housing development jurisdictional dispute

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ghana Presidency intervenes in Tema development dispute

A jurisdictional dispute has emerged between the Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) and the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) regarding a housing project at Community One, Site Three in Tema. The conflict intensified

West African fuel price hikes and regulatory shifts

11 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana fuel prices see mixed movement amid global supply concerns

In mid-August 2026, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana lowered price floors for petrol and LPG, though diesel prices saw an increase. While the petrol benchmark fell by 4.2%, actual pump prices remain subjec

Ghanaian health policy and regional cooperation

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana health officials address cancer burden and medical supply stability

Ghanaian health officials are addressing institutional governance, regional regulatory standards, and specific disease burdens. At the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Afri

Maternal mortality crisis in Ghana

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital reports first decline in maternal deaths in a decade

Ghana continues to face a maternal mortality crisis, with the national ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births. While this reflects progress from 943 deaths in 2000, it remains significantly above the Sustai

Gabon President's West African tour and domestic expansion

8 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Gabon celebrates third Liberation Day with infrastructure focus

Following his West African diplomatic tour in late July and early August 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has continued to engage in domestic and international state affairs. On 8 August, the President met wi

Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade

4 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian President Mahama addresses Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade

The 65th anniversary summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade has brought together representatives from over 30 delegations to reaffirm principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and multilateralism.

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings appointment as Ghana Environment's

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings sworn in as Ghana's Environment Minister

During her parliamentary vetting, minister-designate Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings argued that promised climate finance from wealthy nations has largely failed to reach Ghana. To address this gap, she proposed leveraging

African Union adopts Luanda Decision on conflict prevention

5 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: African Union leaders adopt Luanda Decision to bolster conflict prevention

The 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola, concluded with the formal adoption of the ‘Luanda Decision’. This decision, accompanied by a specific action plan, aims t

Ghana constitutional reform moves toward approval

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana inaugurates committee to implement constitutional reforms

In late July 2026, the Ghanaian constitutional review process intensified. The Supreme Court’s examination of Article 66 drew criticism from New Patriotic Party National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, who warned that a “st

Northshore Apparel industrial development in Ghana

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Northshore Apparel factory inaugurated in Savelugu to boost Ghana's manufacturing

The inauguration of the Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited factory in Savelugu marks a significant development in Ghana’s manufacturing sector. President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated the €10.2 million facility, which is

Ghanaian industrial and banking sector financing

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana Exim Bank shifts lending focus to high-impact economic projects

In June 2026, Ghana’s banking sector reported a 38.6 percent increase in total bank advances to GH¢124.3 billion, with private-sector credit growing by 41.2 percent. Despite declining average lending rates, which fell fr

Ghana Airports Company extortion crackdown

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana Airports Company Limited launches crackdown on airport extortion

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has initiated a crackdown to combat extortion and illegal tip-solicitation at Ghana’s airports, specifically targeting Kotoka International Airport. To enforce these measures, G