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Ghana's WACA Coastal Protection Project to Begin Soon
Worldmyjoyonline22h ago

Ghana's WACA Coastal Protection Project to Begin Soon

President John Dramani Mahama assured residents of erosion-hit communities along Ghana’s eastern coastline that construction work for the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) project will commence shortly. The announcement was made during a visit to the affected areas.

Mahama Shares Asantehene's Values of Tolerance and Dialogue
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Mahama Shares Asantehene's Values of Tolerance and Dialogue

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo stated that President John Dramani Mahama shares key values of tolerance, dialogue, and inclusion with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, while representing the President at the Asantehene’s 27th anniversary celebration.

Political Scientist Urges Ghanaian President Mahama to Prioritize LGBTQ+ Bill
Culturemyjoyonline21d ago

Political Scientist Urges Ghanaian President Mahama to Prioritize LGBTQ+ Bill

Dr. Joshua Zaato, a political scientist at the University of Ghana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take a decisive step by prioritizing the passage of legislation concerning LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana. He emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating no previous government has shown such commitment.

Ghanaian Chief Expresses Cautious Optimism in NDC Government
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghanaian Chief Expresses Cautious Optimism in NDC Government

Nana Asamoah Gyamfi Sekyere, the Chief of Nsuta in Ghana's Ashanti region, has expressed cautious optimism in the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). He indicated that early signs of governance under President John Dramani Mahama have inspired confidence.

MiDA moves to transform Volta corridor into agro-industrial powerhouse
Businessmyjoyonline1mo ago

MiDA moves to transform Volta corridor into agro-industrial powerhouse

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana’s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama. A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould […]

Ghana’s competitiveness depends on STEM and enterprise — Mahama
Technologymyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana’s competitiveness depends on STEM and enterprise — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has placed science, technology, and innovation at the centre of Ghana’s development, urging scholars at home and abroad to prioritise research, enterprise, and intellectual leadership. Speaking via webinar on Friday, March 6, at a Ghana Studies Association event themed Ghana in Uncertain Times, Mahama said the country’s competitiveness this century hinges on transforming ideas into businesses and research into revenue.

SONA 2026: From crisis to recovery – policy pathways for resetting Ghana’s economy
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

SONA 2026: From crisis to recovery – policy pathways for resetting Ghana’s economy

John Dramani Mahama’s first-year address to the nation, themed “From Crisis Declaration to Recovery Narrative – Assessing the Mahama Administration at Year One,” was both a candid admission of economic distress and a confident projection of recovery. In a speech that echoed the transformational ambition often associated with Kwame Nkrumah, the President outlined the depth […]

John Mahama Unveils Plans to Enhance Kwahu Business Forum
Businessmyjoyonline23d ago

John Mahama Unveils Plans to Enhance Kwahu Business Forum

Former President John Dramani Mahama has outlined ambitious plans to elevate the Kwahu Business Forum, including the development of a permanent convention, conference, and exhibition center. This initiative aims to boost business and investment in the region.

African Union and Ghana Congratulate Mahama After UN Slavery Resolution
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African Union and Ghana Congratulate Mahama After UN Slavery Resolution

African leaders welcomed a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'crime against humanity,' with the African Union now paying tribute to victims and calling for justice. Ghana's Council of State also congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his significant diplomatic role in the resolution's passage.

Nobi Agriculture Project Redefines Farming in Ghana with Scale and Modern Systems
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Nobi Agriculture Project Redefines Farming in Ghana with Scale and Modern Systems

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama visited the Nobi Agriculture, a 21,000-acre private farming project in Afram Plains, which is redefining farming possibilities through irrigation, research, and modern processing, as highlighted by its leader Kwame Awuah-Darko. The project is steadily emerging as one of Ghana’s most ambitious private farming initiatives.

Lee's gifts to Ghana's president: chocolate, a phone and a painting
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Lee's gifts to Ghana's president: chocolate, a phone and a painting

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama with specially produced chocolate during their summit in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. Mahama arrived in South Korea a day earlier for talks with Lee. According to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, Ghana chocolate was chosen as a symbolic gift because in South Korea, Ghana is closely associated with the popular brand, which uses over 80 percent Ghanaian cacao beans in its product. The packaging was

Government too focused on gold, ignoring agriculture- Afenyo-Markin
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Government too focused on gold, ignoring agriculture- Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the government’s handling of agriculture, arguing that strong public statements are not being matched by concrete action, despite heavy budgetary allocations to the sector. Speaking on Newsfile a day after President John Dramani Mahama delivered his 2026 State of the Nation Address, the Effutu MP questioned the government’s priorities and the visibility of the Agriculture Minister.

Resumption of work at TOR will support energy security agenda – Mahama
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Resumption of work at TOR will support energy security agenda – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed processing crude oil into petroleum products for the first time since 2018. Delivering his State of the Nation Address, the President told Parliament that the refinery’s new management has successfully completed extensive turnaround maintenance, paving the way for the facility’s operational […]

US$1.1bn debt restructuring in power sector saves US$250m – Mahama
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US$1.1bn debt restructuring in power sector saves US$250m – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government has secured US$250 million in immediate savings following the successful renegotiation of existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with nine Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Mahama disclosed that in addition to the immediate savings, government has also restructured […]

Ghanaian President Mahama Visits Tidal Wave-Hit Fuveme
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Ghanaian President Mahama Visits Tidal Wave-Hit Fuveme

President John Dramani Mahama has paid a working visit to Fuveme in Ghana's Volta Region, an area severely impacted by recent tidal waves. The visit aims to assess the damage and offer support to the affected community.

Asantehene Honors Ghanaian Presidents with Gold Medal
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Asantehene Honors Ghanaian Presidents with Gold Medal

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will confer the prestigious Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal upon President John Dramani Mahama and former Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor at the 'World-Meets-in-Ghana' Executive Dinner.

Ghana Says France Open to Discussions on Slavery Reparations
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Ghana Says France Open to Discussions on Slavery Reparations

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama announced that France is open to engaging in discussions with a coalition of countries advocating for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.

Ghana Aims to Become West Africa's Manufacturing Hub by 2026
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Ghana Aims to Become West Africa's Manufacturing Hub by 2026

Ghana's Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the nation's ambition to reposition its economy and emerge as the leading manufacturing hub in West Africa, signaling a new policy direction under President John Dramani Mahama.

Even our own people are involved — Mahama on challenges in galamsey fight
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Even our own people are involved — Mahama on challenges in galamsey fight

President John Dramani Mahama has admitted that illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, involves actors across political, traditional, and even his own networks, warning that the fight against the practice will be challenging but must continue. “And so I don’t kid myself that we don’t have our own people involved,” he said during a meeting with Organised Labour at Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, explaining that illegal mining operators often shift allegiance when governments c...

M&C Group backs Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda, pledges investment and jobs
Businessmyjoyonline1mo ago

M&C Group backs Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda, pledges investment and jobs

M&C Group backs 24-hour economy, pledges investment to boost jobs and exports Global trading and real estate conglomerate M&C Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s transformative 24-Hour Economy policy, positioning itself as a key private-sector partner in driving industrial growth, exports and job creation. The renewed commitment comes after President John Dramani Mahama […]

Ghanaian President Mahama visits South Korea, calls for win-win partnership
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Ghanaian President Mahama visits South Korea, calls for win-win partnership

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in South Korea for a multi-faceted visit, engaging with President Lee Jae Myung to reaffirm the longstanding partnership and foster cooperation across various sectors, including economy, maritime security, and critical minerals, while calling for a mutually beneficial 'win-win' partnership.

Ghana’s investment reset: One year into John Mahama’s presidency
Businessmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana’s investment reset: One year into John Mahama’s presidency

Ghana is experiencing a remarkable resurgence as a credible and increasingly attractive destination for international investment. Since his swearing-in on 7 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has steered the country towards significant diplomatic and economic gains, securing strategic partnerships with major global economies including India, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, France, and Grenada. These engagements […]

Keta Port After the State of the Nation Address: President John Mahama Sets the Path to Redefine Ghana’s Blue Economy and Maritime Future
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Keta Port After the State of the Nation Address: President John Mahama Sets the Path to Redefine Ghana’s Blue Economy and Maritime Future

The 2026 State of the Nation Address, delivered on 28 February 2026, provided a constitutionally grounded platform for President John Dramani Mahama to outline national priorities under Article 69 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which empowers the President to present proposals, reports, and directives to Parliament on matters of national governance and strategic development.

Mahama defends cocoa price revision, promises sector reset
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Mahama defends cocoa price revision, promises sector reset

President John Dramani Mahama has defended government’s decision to revise the cocoa producer price, describing the move as painful but necessary to restore competitiveness and ease acute liquidity pressures in the sector. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, the President warned that failure to act would have forced the country into additional heavy […]