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Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president for a third time against the backdrop of an economic crisis
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Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president for a third time against the backdrop of an economic crisis

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — John Mahama was sworn in as president of Ghana for a third time Tuesday against the backdrop of the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation. Mahama promised to “reset” the country on various fronts during a campaign that prioritized the economy and largely appealed to young Ghanaians who saw the vote as a way out of …

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John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country
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John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country

Al Jazeera  

With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana’s president for third time. John Mahama has been sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president at a ceremony in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders in attendance. Mahama won 56 percent of the vote in the nation’s presidential election on December 9, …

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How 2024 has been for democracy in Africa
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How 2024 has been for democracy in Africa

Firstpost  

The 2024 elections in Africa underscored political diversity and dynamism. From the historic defeat of Botswana’s ruling party to Namibia’s groundbreaking election of a female president and Ghana’s reaffirmation of democratic principles, these events reflect both progress and ongoing struggles In 2024, 22 elections were held in African countries, spanning presidential, legislative, and local levels. Namibia: A New Leader Amid …

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Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties
1 month ago

Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties

Al Jazeera  

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday as supporters of the National Democratic Congress party filled the streets to celebrate their candidate, former President John Dramani Mahama’s win in an election that will once again make him head of state of the West African nation. “We’ve not seen such a massive gap before in any …

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Ghana’s ex-leader is declared the presidential election winner and pledges ‘reset’ in a bad economy
1 month ago

Ghana’s ex-leader is declared the presidential election winner and pledges ‘reset’ in a bad economy

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s former leader John Dramani Mahama was declared the winner of the presidential election on Monday and pledged a “a life of limitless opportunity” for citizens after voters vented their anger over the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. In his victory speech on Monday, Mahama said Ghana must be able to meet the basic needs …

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Ghana’s former president wins historic comeback election victory
1 month ago

Ghana’s former president wins historic comeback election victory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ghana’s former president John Dramani …

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Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to his opposition rival John Dramani Mahama
1 month ago

Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to his opposition rival John Dramani Mahama

The Hindu  

Ghana’s Vice President and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat Sunday to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African nation's tightly contested presidential election. Mr. Mahama acknowledged the call from the ruling party candidate in a post on the X platform, describing his victory as “emphatic.” Celebrations broke out among the supporters of the …

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Ghana election results: Former President John Mahama claims victory in tight race
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Ghana election results: Former President John Mahama claims victory in tight race

Firstpost  

Former President John Dramani Mahama has claimed victory in the Ghana elections. He has held roles as a member of parliament, chairman of the West Africa Caucus at the Pan-African Parliament, and chairman of the regional bloc ECOWAS Former President John Dramani Mahama claimed a historic comeback victory in Ghana’s presidential election, defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party as voters …

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Ghana’s ex-President John Mahama is set to return after rival concedes election
1 month ago

Ghana’s ex-President John Mahama is set to return after rival concedes election

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat and voters vented anger at the government’s handling of the economy. Previously president of Ghana between July 2012 and January 2017, Mahama, 65, acknowledged the …

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Ghana counts ballots after tight presidential race amid economic woes
1 month ago

Ghana counts ballots after tight presidential race amid economic woes

Firstpost  

Voting was mostly calm, but police said at least two people were shot dead in separate incidents Supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party presidential candidate and Ghanaian Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia attend his final election campaign rally, in Accra, Ghana. File image/ Reuters Ghana counted ballots on Saturday after a tight election with the ruling party’s Vice President Mahamudu …

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Ghana’s former President John Mahama wins election
1 month ago

Ghana’s former President John Mahama wins election

Al Jazeera  

Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won the country’s presidential election after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. The defeat in Saturday’s election ends two terms in power for the governing New Patriotic Party under President Nana Akufo-Addo, marked by Ghana’s worst economic crisis in years, involving high inflation and a debt default. Mahama, who was …

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John Mahama: Former Ghana leader pulls off historic comeback after crucial presidential election
1 month ago

John Mahama: Former Ghana leader pulls off historic comeback after crucial presidential election

CNN  

CNN — Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat a day after a tense presidential election, marking a historic political comeback for the opposition candidate, former leader John Mahama. Bawumia said in his concession speech on Sunday morning that internally collated results showed that “Mahama has won the presidential election decisively,” ahead of a formal announcement by the electoral …

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Polls close in Ghana’s general election in the shadow of the worst economic crisis in a generation
1 month ago

Polls close in Ghana’s general election in the shadow of the worst economic crisis in a generation

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — Voting closed Saturday evening in most polling centers throughout Ghana, bringing to an end the presidential and legislative elections poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coups. According to an opinion poll released earlier this year by Afrobarometer, a research group, 82% of Ghanaians feel their country is …

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Ghana elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?
1 month ago

Ghana elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?

Al Jazeera  

The country’s historically disadvantaged north is set to decide the tight race for the first time. Voters in the West African nation of Ghana are heading to the polls on Saturday to decide the country’s next parliament and president in tense, tightly contested elections that come amid biting economic hardship and general frustration with outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government. The …

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Ghana elections: Frontrunners Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama try to win over voters
1 month ago

Ghana elections: Frontrunners Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama try to win over voters

CNN  

CNN — Ghanaians will go to the polls on Saturday to elect their next president, as the West African country grapples with its worst economic situation in decades. It added in an October report that “weak economic growth, limited government spending, and high inflation - particularly in food prices - have worsened living standards, pushing more people into poverty, and …

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Ghana's opposition NDC kicks off presidential campaign
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghana's opposition NDC kicks off presidential campaign

Hindustan Times  

Ghana's main opposition party launched its presidential campaign Saturday, five months ahead of the December 7 vote, with a rally in its Tamale stronghold in the north. Ghana's opposition NDC kicks off presidential campaign John Mahama, the country's former president and leader of the National Democratic Congress together with vice-presidential running mate Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, addressed thousands of supporters. Supporters …

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The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?
1 year ago

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Al Jazeera  

More than two billion people across 50 countries are expected to go the polls this year – here are 10 major elections to watch. “Bangladesh’s 2024 election can become the most consequential election in the history of the country,” said Ali Riaz, chair of the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University. An intense crackdown on his party …

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo wins re-election as 5 killed
4 years, 1 month ago

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo wins re-election as 5 killed

Al Jazeera  

Akufo-Addo secures 51.6 percent of the vote, election commission says, as more than 60 incidents of violence took place. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo won re-election with 51.59 percent of the vote, results from the election commission showed on Wednesday, as deadly violence gripped the West African country. The Ghanaian Police Service said it recorded more than 60 incidents at Monday’s …

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Ghana heads to polls next week as democracy tested in region
4 years, 1 month ago

Ghana heads to polls next week as democracy tested in region

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ghanaians head to the polls for general elections Dec. 7 …

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