{
  "id": 16868843,
  "title": "Pres Mahama honoured with doctorate in Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/pres-mahama-honoured-with-doctorate-in-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/pres-mahama-honoured-with-doctorate-in-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate by Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow. The award ceremony took place ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit, recognizing Mahama's dedication to advancing education, equal opportunities, and educational and scientific collaboration between Ghana and Russia. Speaking at the event, Mahama challenged contemporary African leaders to translate the aspirations of their continent's founding fathers into tangible actions. He emphasized that genuine freedom and independence for Africa extend beyond merely raising national flags to achieving true liberty and sovereignty. Mahama highlighted the importance of improving educational quality, strengthening institutions, and providing opportunities for young people. Furthermore, he stressed the necessity of addressing historical injustices inflicted upon people of African descent through colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade, advocating for justice through open dialogue and international cooperation.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has challenged present-day African leaders to give practical expression to the aspirations of the continent’s founding fathers. He said Africa’s founding fathers believed that the continent’s freedom must go beyond the raising of national flags to achieving genuine freedom and independence. President Mahama (right) being honoured by Prof. Yestrabrov “Our…",
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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."
}