John Dramani Mahama
LiberiapoliticianMaleb. 19586.9Global Dominance: 0.04%John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, following the death of his predecessor, John Atta Mills. Mahama has been a vocal advocate for good governance and has focused on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare during his political career. He returned to the presidency in 2025, emphasizing a strong commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring accountability in governance.
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John Dramani Mahama is the current president of Ghana who honored Jerry John Rawlings' legacy during a memorial ceremony.
Ghana : Le NDC rebaptise son siège au nom de Jerry John Rawlings
Cameroon· 2026-06-23
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama told delegates that history does not ask us to inherit guilt, but it asks us to inherit responsibility.
African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting
Tanzania· 2026-06-21
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama told delegates that history asks us to inherit responsibility regarding the transatlantic slave trade.
African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point reparations plan in Ghana
United States· 2026-06-21
Ghana's bill is awaiting sign-off by President John Dramani Mahama, who has previously said he would sign such a measure into law.
African lawmakers back tougher anti-LGBT laws
Taiwan· 2026-06-20
President John Dramani Mahama has made reparatory justice one of the defining themes of Ghana's foreign policy.
Boakai Urges Africa to Broaden Reparations Agenda | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-19
Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama reinforced the call for a paradigm shift in how Africa manages its resources and engages with the global economy.
Mahama, Adesina Declare Africa’s Rise | RegionLiberia· 2026-06-03
President Ruto began his 2025 foreign engagements with a trip to Ghana in January, where he attended the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama in Accra.
Ruto's diplomatic offensive in 52 weeks
Kenya· 2026-06-02
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to sign the new legislation into law.
Gay people to be jailed in Ghana under new legislation
New Zealand· 2026-05-31
Mahama took office and is now facing pressure to sign the bill criminalizing LGBTQ promotion.
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official saysTanzania· 2026-05-30
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the government is in the final stages of establishing a Women’s Development Bank to expand financial opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Women’s Development Bank in final stages of setting up — Mahama at 69th Independence Day
Ghana· 2026-03-06
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to serve Ghanaians with integrity, humility and unwavering dedication.
I pledge to serve with integrity, humility and unwavering dedication — MahamaGhana· 2026-03-06King Charles III extended congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana as the country marks its Independence Day.
King Charles sends Independence Day wishes, highlights Ghana–UK friendshipGhana· 2026-03-06
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the nation's unity, democratic maturity and collective responsibility in building a prosperous future.
Ghana’s democracy endured because we ‘compete without destroying’ — Mahama at 69th Independence DayGhana· 2026-03-06
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his administration is intensifying the fight against corruption by strengthening institutions and protecting anti-corruption agencies from political interference.
Mahama reiterates commitment to stronger anti-corruption fight, says no one is above the lawGhana· 2026-03-06President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to place the nation above political, ethnic and personal interests as the country marked its 69th Independence Anniversary.
President Mahama calls for unity, discipline as Ghana marks 69th Independence AnniversaryGhana· 2026-03-06
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will submit a motion to the United Nations seeking the formal recognition of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crimes against humanity.
President Mahama calls for global recognition of slavery as crime against humanityGhana· 2026-03-06
President John Dramani Mahama has called on young people in Ghana to take advantage of digital technologies and innovation to drive the country’s future development.
Harness digital opportunities to drive Ghana’s future - President Mahama to youthGhana· 2026-03-06President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new pasta manufacturing facility by Olam Agri in Ghana.
President Mahama inaugurates Olam Agri pasta manufacturing facilityGhana· 2026-03-06
President John Dramani Mahama described the theme for this year’s celebration as a reflection of the government’s broader national agenda.
Ghana marks 69 years of independence todayGhana· 2026-03-06President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a calcined clay cement plant at the Tema Industrial Enclave.
President Mahama inaugurates calcined clay cement plant in TemaGhana· 2026-03-05
John Dramani MAHAMA is one of the presidents mentioned in the context of strengthening bilateral relations.
SNC Bobo 2026 : le Ministre de la Culture du Burkina a transmis officiellement l’invitation du pays invité d’honneur à son homologue du Ghana
Burkina Faso· 2026-03-04
President John Dramani Mahama has signed three agreements with the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis.
Ghana signs three agreements with St Kitts and Nevis under Accra Reset initiativeGhana· 2026-03-04
Baba Jamal held a deputy ministerial position during the first term of President John Dramani Mahama.
NDC retains Ayawaso East as Baba Jamal returns to ParliamentGhana· 2026-03-04
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to higher fuel prices and increased cost of living in Ghana.
Middle East conflict could raise fuel prices and cost of living in Ghana, Mahama warnsGhana· 2026-03-03
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, urged African states that have not yet ratified the declaration to do so.
Tanzania now moves to rejoin continental courtTanzania· 2026-03-03
President John Dramani Mahama issued a direct challenge to his fellow African Heads of State, urging them not to fear the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Ratifying African Court Protocol... You have nothing to fear - President Mahama to African leadersGhana· 2026-03-03
President John Dramani Mahama has said that the escalating military confrontations in the Middle East could lead to severe economic shocks across the African continent.
Let’s brace ourselves for Middle East war fallout - President Mahama to African leadersGhana· 2026-03-03
President John Dramani Mahama named Baba Sadiq to the diplomatic post.
‘Profoundly Honoured’ — Baba Sadiq reacts to appointment as Ghana's envoy to NigeriaGhana· 2026-03-02
President John Dramani Mahama’s administration is once again deeply grateful to the Ghanaian people for their forbearance and cooperation during the difficult period.
Government clears way for return to long-term domestic borrowingGhana· 2026-03-02President Mahama outlined Ghana’s recent reforms in the gold and cocoa sectors, designed to enhance accountability.
Tanzania, Ghana agree to deepen resource-based economic cooperationTanzania· 2026-03-02