John Mahama
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19585.6Global Dominance: 0.00%John Mahama is a Ghanaian politician who served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017. A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahama has had a long career in public service, having previously held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Communications. Known for his focus on infrastructure development and social policies, he has been a prominent figure in Ghana's political landscape, advocating for the needs of the people and striving to enhance national unity.
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Ghana’s president, John Mahama, proposed greater collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean for a new global architecture that is fairer to developing countries.
Editorial | The value of Bruce Golding | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-07
John Mahama is the President of Ghana who proposed the integration of CARICOM into the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Editorial | The value of Mahama’s idea | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-05John Mahama is the President of Ghana who proposed a pathway to citizenship for people of African descent.
BACK TO AFRICA - Mahama revives right of return to motherland with Ghana citizenship proposal for Diaspora | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-05
John Mahama announced a proposal to create a pathway to citizenship for people of African descent.
BACK TO AFRICA | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-05Opposition politicians accuse President John Mahama's administration of favouring politically connected businesses.
Can resource sovereignty coexist with investor confidence?
South Africa· 2026-08-04
Ibrahim Mahama, brother of Ghanaian President John Mahama, stepped in to support his treatment.
Ghana's Tallest Man, Awuche, Dies at 33
Nigeria· 2026-07-29
John Mahama is the president of Ghana who was accused of sacrificing cows for electoral gain.
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about President John Mahama
United Kingdom· 2026-07-17
President John Mahama was accused by Camilla Alhassan of sacrificing cows in a ritual to secure victory in the upcoming election.
Ghanaian TikToker jailed for false claims against PresidentNigeria· 2026-07-17
Ghana’s president, John Mahama, emphasized the importance of acknowledging the historical experiences of women and girls during a reparations conference.
‘Women were currency’: How reparatory justice is spotlighting gender-based violence | AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-07
President John Mahama blamed climate change and unchecked urbanisation for the flooding in Accra.
Three Dead, Capital Paralyzed by Torrential RaNigeria· 2026-06-29
John Mahama is the Ghanaian president who emphasized the need for responsibility regarding historical injustices.
Roep wordt sterker om herstelrecht slavernij af te dwingen – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-06-24
John Mahama, the President of Ghana, stated that the revised ten-point plan will serve as a starting point for coordinated efforts.
«Αιώνες δουλεμπορίου»: Ηγέτες της Αφρικής απαιτούν αποζημιώσεις
Greece· 2026-06-21
He is the President of Ghana who received congratulations from the Mauritanian President.
رئيس الجمهورية يهنئ نظيره الغاني
Mauritania· 2026-03-05
Ghana’s John Mahama pushed for reparations from the West over the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism.
African Union faces backlash as conflicts soar, reform calls grow
Kenya· 2026-03-03
President John Mahama is committed to addressing the recruitment of African youth for the war.
55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Ghana· 2026-02-28
President John Mahama has unveiled an ambitious plan to position Ghana as West Africa’s premier hub for international conferences, exhibitions and entertainment events.
Mahama unveils plan to make Ghana West Africa’s events hub, renovate AICCGhana· 2026-02-27John Mahama is the former President of Ghana who previously met with Captain Ibrahim Traoré to discuss cooperation.
Ghana, Burkina Faso sign 7 agreements after talksGhana· 2026-02-21
President John Mahama's direct instruction was that all injured Ghanaians be brought home for medical care.
Ghana Armed Forces evacuates 3 injured survivors of Burkina Faso terror attackGhana· 2026-02-18
President John Mahama instructed a medical evacuation operation for injured Ghanaian victims.
8 Ghanaians dead in Titao massacre: Government issues urgent warning over travel after terror strikeGhana· 2026-02-17
John Mahama convened a security summit in Accra to address the regional threat of terrorism.
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders caught up in Burkina Faso terror attack killed; Interior Minister confirms DNA testing underway to identify bodiesGhana· 2026-02-16
John Mahama is mentioned as the President whose good works are expected to contribute to the NDC's success in the by-election.
NDC, NPP optimistic of winning Ayawaso East by-electionGhana· 2026-02-12
President John Mahama is expected to travel to the Caribbean to participate in the Caribbean Community and Common Market Summit.
We expect more visa waivers this year – AblakwaGhana· 2026-02-12John Mahama is associated with the MahamaCares initiative which received funding from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
Parliament approves GH¢9.27bn for NHIA - MahamaCares gets GH¢2.90 bn boostGhana· 2026-02-12President John Mahama ordered the recall of Mohammed Ahmed in a presidential statement.
Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria over election malpracticeNigeria· 2026-02-09
President John Mahama of Ghana has recalled the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over alleged links to electoral malpractices.
Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria over election malpracticeNigeria· 2026-02-08
Ghanaian President, John Mahama, echoed similar sentiments, arguing that Africa needs the right investment architecture to unlock the value of its assets.
Samia: Tanzania open to trusted, long-term investment partners
Tanzania· 2026-02-05
President John Mahama oversees the ceremony where new citizens receive their nationality.
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descentGhana· 2026-02-03
President Mahama’s Big Push Agenda is the credible path forward for Ghana's development.
Why Ghana must back Mahama’s big push agenda as global powers set their own rules to satisfy their self-interestGhana· 2026-01-30
President John Mahama is expected to cut the sod for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project later in the year.
Special purpose vehicle established to fund and manage newly proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway - Roads MinisterGhana· 2026-01-26
President John Mahama, who made fighting galamsey a campaign promise, had encouraged demonstrators to push the government to act.
Liberia Permits Dredge Mining while Ghana Outlaws It | News
Liberia· 2026-01-20
