{
  "id": 16613758,
  "title": "President Mahama arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa forum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/president-mahama-arrives-in-moscow-for-3rd-russia-africa-forum",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:35:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/president-mahama-arrives-in-moscow-for-3rd-russia-africa-forum/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, for the 3rd Russia-Africa Forum. The event, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, aims to bolster cooperation between Russia and African nations. The forum will feature plenary sessions and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum, providing a forum for African leaders to engage with their Russian counterparts.\n\nDuring his stay, President Mahama is set to visit a Kente exhibition organized by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum. He will also meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-level bilateral talks. To honor his visit, two Russian universities, the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, plan to award President Mahama honorary doctorate degrees at separate ceremonies.\n\nPresident Mahama's itinerary includes meeting with representatives of Russian businesses and state institutions to explore potential areas of cooperation and strengthen the ties between Ghana and Russia.",
  "summary": "By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Forum, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The President is expected to join other African leaders for the Economic and Humanitarian Forum and plenary sessions of the summit, which provide a platform to […]",
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    "President John Mahama arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa Forum.",
    "He visits Kente exhibition and meets with Russian President Putin.",
    "Honorary doctorate degrees awarded by Russian universities."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "President Mahama arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa Summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/president-mahama-arrives-in-moscow-for-3rd-russia-africa-summit",
        "published": "2026-10-26T16:56:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Prez Mahama arrives in Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit; Set to meet Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/prez-mahama-arrives-in-moscow-for-russia-africa-summit-set-to-meet",
        "published": "2026-10-26T17:26:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama arrives in Russia for summit, set to hold bilateral talks with Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/mahama-arrives-in-russia-for-summit-set-to-hold-bilateral-talks-with",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:31:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama arrives in Moscow for Third Russia-Africa Summit and bilateral talks with Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/mahama-arrives-in-moscow-for-third-russia-africa-summit-and-bilateral",
        "published": "2026-10-26T19:56:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}