John Mahama
GreecepoliticianMaleb. 19588.0Global 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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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 αποζημιώσειςGreece· 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 malpractice
Nigeria· 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
President John Mahama was mentioned as one of the leaders coordinating military efforts against the coup in Benin.
Tinubu Urges ECOWAS Unity to Resist Coups in West AfricaNigeria· 2025-12-14
The President of Ghana, John Mahama, emphasized the importance of transparent leadership during his speech.
Nyayo Stadium comes alive for Jamhuri Day feteKenya· 2025-12-13
Ghanaian President John Mahama has urged African nations to boost intra-continental trade and build their economic autonomy.
President Mahama: Time for Africa to uniteKenya· 2025-12-12
Ghana’s President John Mahama was the chief guest at this year’s Jamhuri Day ceremony.
Thousands at Nyayo National Stadium for 62nd Jamhuri day fete (Photos)Kenya· 2025-12-12
John Mahama is Ghana's President who leads a resilient democracy and is sending forces to support the intervention in Benin.
Why the rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
United Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Chakwera's appointment resembles the respected trajectories of former leaders who became global diplomats, such as Ghana’s John Mahama.
Chakwera’s Statesmanship Bears Fruit: Former President Appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Tanzania Peace Mission - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-11-17
Ghana's President John Mahama arrived in the afternoon to visit the injured.
At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment eventUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Now Ghana President John Mahama is mentioned in the context of failing to uphold the agreed legal process during the political crisis.
After 9 years in exile, former President Jammeh vows to return next month
Gambia· 2025-10-27
John Mahama made a campaign pledge to extend the free SHS to private schools.
Education Ministry, private schools sign MoU to formalise inclusion in free SHSGhana· 2025-10-20
John Mahama, the President of Ghana, committed to redesigning health systems to rely less on external aid.
Tras los fuertes recortes a la ayuda exterior, aún queda esperanza
Honduras· 2025-10-20
Mr Asiedu Nketiah explained that consistent grassroots engagement remained critical to sustaining good governance and ensuring that public policies truly serve the people, a hallmark of previous NDC administrations under former President John Mahama.
NDC is grassroots party — Asiedu NketiahGhana· 2025-10-19
