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Ghana ready to lead Africa’s industrial renaissance – President Mahama assures as he cuts sod for Dawa Industrial Enclave Solar Park project

The project demonstrates and supports an opportunity in the 24-Hour Economy, aligns with industrialisation, and shows the world that Ghana is very much open for business

President John Dramani Mahama has assured investors of Ghana’s preparedness to spearhead an industrial revolution that will not only transform its economy but also serve as a catalyst for Africa’s next phase of development. The President was speaking at a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a Solar Park at…

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#BigPushProject: Mahama cuts sod for Wenchi-Sawla-Wa road

The project covers 195 kilometres and is divided into seven lots to facilitate concurrent execution for completion within two years

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Big Push project, aimed at transforming Ghana’s economy through extensive road and infrastructure development, is rooted in fairness and equity to ensure both the northern and southern regions of Ghana develop together. The President, speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction…

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Ghana: President Mahama commissions the Damongo Camp Prison

President Mahama also announced that he would provide the Damongo Camp Prisons with a 66-seater bus to facilitate staff movement

President John Dramani Mahama has commended The Church of Pentecost for assisting the Ghana Prisons Service with three modern facilities at Ejura, Nsawam, and Damongo. The President was speaking when he commissioned a 300-capacity correctional centre built by the Church at Damango, the Savana regional capital, on Wednesday. He said…

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Mahama and Macron strengthen Ghana-France ties at Paris Peace Forum

The meeting opened on a solemn note, with President Macron offering condolences for the recent passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum. The meeting opened on a solemn note, with President Macron offering condolences…

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Ghana: President announces state funeral for the late Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings

President Mahama, on behalf of his wife, the government and the people of Ghana, extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Agyeman-Rawlings family

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has decided to honour former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings with a state funeral. The President was speaking when he visited her residence at Ridge in Accra with his wife, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, and the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah,…

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Ghana: President Mahama on official visit to France & Egypt

This year’s event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement to reinvigorate climate action ahead of COP30

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum. The two-day event, which officially opens today, 29th October 2025, is a high-profile gathering that brings together government leaders, international organisations, civil society, experts, and businesses to discuss and foster…

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‘Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability (PwD)s– an act of justice and equality’ – President Mahama

The President explained that the implementation will be led by the revamped Student Loan Trust Fund, which has now been modernised and digitised to ensure transparency, efficiency, and sustainability

President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an…

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Ghana: Damango to host the Catholic Science and Technology University – President Mahama

According to President Mahama, initial funding for the proposed university will come from the grant promised by the Chinese President

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Damongo, the Savannah regional capital, will host two major projects: a Catholic Science and Technology University and a regional hospital that will serve as a teaching facility. The President made the announcement during a courtesy call by Most Reverend Philip Naameh, Catholic Metropolitan…

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Ghana: President Mahama swears in 37 High Court Judges, calls for swift justice and ethical excellence

President Mahama reminded the judges that their work extends beyond legal documents to the lives of real people

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reinforced his administration’s commitment to an independent yet accountable judiciary at the induction of 37 new High Court judges. “Judicial independence is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it must never be compromised,” President Mahama declared during the swearing-in ceremony. “But independence does not…

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Ghana: Specialised Courts to prosecute persons indicted in Auditor General’s Annual Report, galamsey and environment related crimes

The meeting recommended that the specialised courts would hold circuit adjudications across the country

Specialised Financial Courts will soon be established to deal with infractions in the Auditor General’s Annual Report, the illegal mining (galamsey) menace and other environment-related crimes. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement at the end of a meeting with the Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Attorney General and Minister…