Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama delivers a speech at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. Photo by Yang Guang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (R) and first lady Lordina Mahama attend the state funeral for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Ghana John Dramani Mahama - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Ghana's President John Mahama (R) is welcomed by France's President Emmanuel Macron upon arrival for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Ghana's President John Mahama (C) and his wife Lordina (R) pose with France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) and his wife Brigitte (2nd R) upon arrival for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Ghana's President John Mahama (C) and his wife Lordina (R) pose with France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) and his wife Brigitte (2nd R) upon arrival for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Ghana's President John Mahama (R) is welcomed by France's President Emmanuel Macron upon arrival for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Ghana's President John Mahama (R) is welcomed by France's President Emmanuel Macron upon arrival for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Ghana's President John Mahama (R) is welcomed by France's President Emmanuel Macron upon arrival for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with French with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of Paris Peace Forum at Palais Chaillot in Paris FA

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Palais Chaillot in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential Inauguration - Ghana

Presidential Inauguration - Ghana

John Dramani Mahama (C) is sworn in as the Ghanaian president at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, January 7, 2025. Mahama took the oath of office on Tuesday after winning the presidential election in December last year. Photo by Xinhua/Seth/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presidential Inauguration - Ghana

Presidential Inauguration - Ghana

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (C) attends the presidential inauguration at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, January 7, 2025. Mahama took the oath of office on Tuesday after winning the presidential election in December last year. Photo by Xinhua/Seth/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

John Dramani Mahama (L, Front), former Ghanaian president and presidential candidate from the National Democratic Congress, signs the presidential election peace pact in Accra, Ghana, on November 28, 2024. Presidential candidates in Ghana's general elections signed a pact late Thursday, pledging to ensure peace before, during, and after the polls. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

John Dramani Mahama, former Ghanaian president and presidential candidate from the National Democratic Congress, speaks at a signing ceremony of the presidential election peace pact in Accra, Ghana, on November 28, 2024. Presidential candidates in Ghana's general elections signed a pact late Thursday, pledging to ensure peace before, during, and after the polls. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities

STORY: Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee camps in Kigali, Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ESPERANCE MUSANGANIRE, DRC refugee in Kigeme refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): ALAIN GUSTAVE NGWIJE, Burundian refugee in Mahama refugee camp 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEANNETTE UWIMANA, Acting project manager of "Jya Mbere" STORYLINE: Esperance Musanganire, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fled her war-torn homeland and arrived in Rwanda in 2012, in search of safety and a better future. Despite numerous challenges facing refugees like her, Musanganire is determined to rebuild her life and contribute positively to her new community in Kigeme refugee camp, in Nyamagabe, a district in Rwanda's Southern Province. Using savings from working at construction sites, she started with an initial capital of 20,000 Rwandan francs (about 17.6 U.S. dol

Footballer Atsu laid to rest in Ghanaians' grief

STORY: Footballer Atsu laid to rest in Ghanaians' grief DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of soldiers carrying casket 2. various of casket of former Black Stars player Christian Atsu 4. various of the traditional cultural displaying 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSTAPHA USSIF, Ghanaian Minister of Youth and Sports 6. various of wreaths laying STORYLINE: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led a government delegation on Friday to pay their last respects to former Black Stars player Christian Atsu, who got caught up and died in the earthquake in Türkiye last month. The funeral was also attended by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, former President John Dramani Mahama, family members, officials from the Turkish embassy in Ghana, ex-footballers and well-wishers, who were all filled with grief and agony. In a tribute read on behalf of the government by the Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif, the government observed that the people wil

Ghana President Mahama in Japan

Ghana President Mahama in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama shake hands ahead of their talks at a hotel in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 31, 2013. (Pool photo)

Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito shakes hands with Ghanaian Vice President John Dramani Mahama on arriving at Kotoka international airport in Accra on March 7, 2010. Naruhito was on a trip to Ghana and Kenya.

Chinese medical team in Ghana launches project to help low-income patients

STORY: Chinese medical team in Ghana launches project to help low-income patients DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of general view 2. various of donation ceremony 3. various of hospital 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAHAMA ASEI SEINI, Deputy minister for health 5. various of participants 6. various of hospital 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LI YAOHONG, Economic and commercial counselor, Chinese Embassy in Ghana STORYLINE: A Chinese medical team in Ghana has launched a project to help low-income patients who need laparoscopic or cataract surgeries. Team chief Yu Dongnan said at the launching ceremony on Monday that the project would support 50 cases of laparoscopic surgeries and provide free cataract surgeries for 100 patients. Mahama Asei Seini, deputy minister for health, lauded the Chinese medical team for its support. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAHAMA ASEI SEINI, Deputy minister for health "Next to the gift of life is the gift of sight. Our sight lighte

PM Abe meets with Ghana's president

PM Abe meets with Ghana's president

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) meets with Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama at his office in Tokyo on May 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

PM Abe meets with Ghana's president

PM Abe meets with Ghana's president

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far R) meets with Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (far L) at his office in Tokyo on May 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese emperor meets with Ghana's president

Japanese emperor meets with Ghana's president

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) meets with Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 18, 2016. During their talks, the president said he used to work as office staff at the Japanese Embassy in Ghana. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese emperor meets with Ghana's president

Japanese emperor meets with Ghana's president

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) meets with Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 18, 2016. During their talks, the president said he used to work as office staff at the Japanese Embassy in Ghana. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito shakes hands with Ghanaian Vice President John Dramani Mahama on arriving at Kotoka international airport in Accra on March 7, 2010. Naruhito was on a trip to Ghana and Kenya. (Kyodo)

Japanese Prime Minister Abe meets African leaders in Nairobi

Japanese Prime Minister Abe meets African leaders in Nairobi

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands in Nairobi on Aug. 26, 2016, as they hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development attended by African leaders, heads of major international donors like the World Bank and business leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo