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Mahama's 2026 diplomatic outreach and Ghana-Jamaica ties

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In early July 2026, former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama praised the United States‑Ghana partnership on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting the enduring bilateral cooperation. Later that month, Mahama prepared for a four‑day official visit to Jamaica (2–5 August 2026) intended to strengthen ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and advance the global reparations campaign for the transatlantic slave trade. During the visit, Mahama held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Governor‑General Sir Patrick Allen. A central component was a Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies with Vice‑Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles, which was broadcast live. Mahama also addressed a joint session of the Jamaican Parliament, calling for stronger African Union‑Caribbean collaboration. The leaders identified trade, investment, education, health, culture, disaster response, and defence as priority sectors. They agreed to fast‑track a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to enable direct flights between Accra and Montego Bay and discussed exploring maritime links to facilitate the movement of people and goods across the Atlantic. Following the visit, the Ghana Maritime Authority began technical assessments to implement Mahama’s proposal for strengthened maritime connectivity between Tema, Ghana, and Kingston, Jamaica. These assessments involve examining cargo flows, shipping models, and freight costs to determine the commercial viability of the link. Additionally, Mahama directed the Minister of Energy to review payment methods for Ghana’s indigenous crude oil, suggesting that refineries use the local cedi rather than the US dollar for locally produced offshore oil. In late August 2026, Ghana continued its international economic outreach at the Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) in Washington, D.C. Representing President Mahama, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi delivered a keynote address aimed at highlighting Ghana’s investment landscape and promoting the continent's economic potential to international investors and policymakers.

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