Former Ghanaian president; current public figure in national debates on LGBTQ policy and health data privacy, with ongoing influence on governance and reform.
Ghana presents itself as a stable, investor-friendly gateway to West Africa and the AfCFTA, stressing political stability, mature institutions, and a young, entrepreneurial workforce. Presidents Mahama emphasises reforms, digitisation, and partnership opportunities, while signaling broader regional opportunities in energy, industry, and the green transition.
Heavy rainfall in Hatay has broken the Asi River’s banks, submerging fields and villages, washing away roads and bridges, and killing several people. Authorities say agricultural losses cover thousands of hectares as disaster teams assess the damage.
Ghana has moved to enact a law criminalising promoting LGBTQ activities and identifying as LGBTQ, with prison terms up to 10 years for advocacy and up to three years for same-sex relations. The bill includes exemptions for healthcare professionals, lawyers and media, and is expected to be signed by President Mahama. Critics warn it risks discrimination and chilling effects on rights and healthcare access.
Leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and beyond have aligned on a 19-point framework, endorsed at a Ghana summit, to turn UN recognition of transatlantic slavery into concrete reparatory measures. The plan calls for debt relief, cultural restitution and new global panels to guide implementation, with growing cross‑regional support and ongoing debates over the specifics of compensation.
Torrential rains have submerged buildings and roads in Accra and Abidjan, with at least 12-13 deaths confirmed and rescue efforts ongoing. Authorities warn the toll could rise as the heavy rainfall continues, threatens infrastructure, and triggers drainage and power outages. Governments vow relief and desilting work while urging residents to relocate from high-risk areas.
Since late May more than 160,000 foreign nationals have returned or been repatriated from South Africa, with governments reporting 115,000 back to Zimbabwe and 56,000 to Malawi; many returns have followed protests that have targeted migrants, sparked violent attacks and diplomatic rows across Africa. Petitioners have asked the ICC to examine whether the violence and state failures constitute crimes against humanity.