Ghana to use AU chairmanship to push African integration, peace
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana will use its 2027 chairmanship of the African Union (AU) to push for greater continental integration, peace and a stronger African voice on the global stage. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, President Mahama said Ghana would assume the […]
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama announced during the 81st United Nations General Assembly that the country will assume the African Union (AU) chairmanship in January 2027, ahead of its 70th independence anniversary. In his speech, President Mahama highlighted Ghana's intention to leverage its AU leadership to push for greater continental integration, accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and promote peace and security across conflict zones on the continent.
He emphasized the importance of a united African voice on the global stage, linking Ghana's role to its historical commitment to African liberation and integration, as espoused by its first President, Kwame Nkrumah.
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