President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned Ghana’s new chancery in Addis Ababa, a landmark project aimed at deepening bilateral relations with Ethiopia and enhancing Ghana’s diplomatic engagement at the African Union (AU) headquarters. The chancery, strategically located opposite Bisrate St. Gabriel Church, represents a major step in Ghana’s long-term strategy to end the costly […]
President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the urgent need for sweeping reforms within the African Union, revealing that his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit focused on making the continental body more efficient, responsive and relevant to the pressing challenges confronting Africa today. His […]
The Government of Ghana has confirmed that a truck carrying Ghanaian tomato traders was caught up in a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, on Saturday, 14 February 2026, raising serious concerns about the safety of traders and cross-border commerce in the volatile Sahel region. The Ministry of the Interior and National Security described […]
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that reparatory justice for Africa “will not be handed to us,” insisting that it must be secured through unity, strategy and determination across the continent. Addressing the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, Mahama underscored that the campaign for reparations has entered a decisive […]
President John Dramani Mahama has been named First Vice Chair of the African Union (AU) for 2026 at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa. His election places Ghana at the heart of the Union’s leadership structure, reinforcing the country’s role in shaping continental policy and […]
Hon. Gyakye Quayson commended Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Ghana Ambassador Teferi Fikir Gosaye for his dedicated service and tangible contribution to strengthening ties between Accra and Addis Ababa, one that predates Ghana’s independence in 1957 and have historically been shaped by a shared Pan-African vision rooted in African unity and cooperation. In July 2023, Teferi Fikir […]
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls by assuring that the ninth Parliament will ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU‑CEVAWG). He delivered the pledge during a High-Level Breakfast Meeting on Financing and Reaffirming Africa’s Gender Commitments in Addis Ababa, convened […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken of a defining moment and a “new era” as he travels to Europe for a major speech to the Munich Security Conference. Rubio will lead the US delegation at the first major global event since President Donald Trump threatened Danish sovereignty with a pledge to annex Greenland. […]
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has commended President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana for his leadership in African diplomacy, particularly in advancing dialogue and stability in the Sahel region and positioning Ghana at the centre of continental efforts to strengthen democratic governance and regional cooperation. During a high‑level meeting held in Accra, Secretary‑General Guterres acknowledged […]
The European Forest Institute (EFI) has launched a new project to support Ghana’s efforts in sustainable forest management and governance. The project, implemented by five consortiums and titled “Support Forest Institute to FLEGT-related Multistakeholder Platforms and Non-State Actor Participation in Tree Tenure Reform in Ghana,” has a duration from November 2025 to June 2027. It […]
