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    For Many Ghanaians, President John Mahama Is off to a Great Start
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    02 July 2025

    For Many Ghanaians, President John Mahama Is off to a Great Start

    Now in his second nonconsecutive term, the West African leader is heading a proactive and highly responsive administration that’s winning over many citizens.

    Ghana's new President John Mahama (C) holds a Bible as he takes the oath of office at his inauguration at the Independence Square in Accra on Jan. 7, 2025.
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    13 January 2025

    President Mahama Trims Down Ministries as Part of Bid to “Reset Ghana”

    Keeping to his campaign promise, the new president is attempting to put together an efficient government to tackle Ghana’s economic crisis and restore public trust in the next four years.

    Ghana police officers look on as voters leave a polling station in Accra on December 7, 2024, during the Ghana presidential and parliamentary elections.
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    11 December 2024

    Dozens Arrested Amidst Post-Election Chaos in Ghana

    Although limited, the disorderly conduct has seen supporters of the incoming president’s party attack several state institutions, injuring police and military personnel in the process.

     Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) delivers a speech during her official presentation on April 24, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Ghana's presidential election is scheduled for December 2024.
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    09 December 2024

    Ghana Elects First Female Vice President as Opposition Wins Election

    The NDC’s pair of John Mahama and Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang have won the presidential elections in Ghana.

    A man holds a sign reading "we need justice and peace in this election."
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    02 December 2024

    In Ghana, Voters Feel They Choose Between the Lesser of Two Evils

    Current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia faces a stiff test against former President John Mahama, as no political party has governed Ghana for more than two consecutive terms.

    It's #RepublicDayBut... Ghanaians Tweet On The State Of The Nation
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    01 July 2015

    It's #RepublicDayBut... Ghanaians Tweet On The State Of The Nation

    Ghanaians take to Twitter on Republic Day to air their frustrations on the state of the nation.

    Deeper Than The Headlines: African Pope, Chokri Belaid, Househelps in Nigeria + More
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    14 February 2013

    Deeper Than The Headlines: African Pope, Chokri Belaid, Househelps in Nigeria + More

    Check out the latest news on Africa with in-depth African news featuring opinion pieces from global sources.

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