A venue in London where President John Mahama presented Ghana's strategic priorities including UN Security Council reform and African unity.
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Joy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London on the theme, “Navigating a Changing Global Order: Ghana’s Strategic Priorities,” on Monday, June 1, the President reaffirmed Ghana’s support for reforms to the United Nations system, including permanent representation for Africa on the UN Secu …
Photos: President Mahama speaks at Chatham House on Ghana’s strategic prioritiesJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, the South Dayi MP sought to allay concerns raised after President Mahama’s recent remarks during an interview at Chatham House in London. …
Anti-LGBTQ+ bill could reach Mahama’s desk in 2 weeks – Majority Chief WhipJoy Online
… His comments come after President Mahama’s recent interview at Chatham House in London, where he indicated that Parliament still had work to do on the bill before it could be transmitted to him. …
Anti-LGBT bill: NDC has been courageous – Majority Chief Whip fires back at criticsJoy Online
… Addressing an audience at Chatham House in London on Monday, June 1, President Mahama said the current structure of the Security Council fails to reflect contemporary global realities, particularly given Africa’s growing population and influence in international affairs. …
Africa deserves permanent UN Security Council representation – MahamaJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House, a leading policy institute in London, during his five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, President Mahama described the attacks as unfortunate and expressed disappointment over the growing hostility towards foreign African nationals. …
Ghana-South Africa relations remain intact despite xenophobic attacks – MahamaJoy Online
… His comments come after President Mahama, in a recent interview at Chatham House in London, explained that Parliament still had procedural work to complete on the bill before it could be transmitted to him for consideration. …
They thought it would hang around our neck – Majority Chief Whip on LGBTQ+ bill politicsThe Chronicle
… Speaking at a Chatham House question-and-answer session in London, Mahama identified two specific concerns: doubts over whether Parliament had quorum when it passed the bill, and alleged lapses in the legislative procedure during its approval. …
LGBTQI Bill-Not Yet UhuruJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London, the President said the rapidly changing global landscape requires African nations to work together more closely to protect their interests and strengthen their position on the world stage. …
No African country can navigate geopolitical and economic complexities in isolation – MahamaJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama detailed how Ghana was forced to intervene after its citizens came under attack, particularly in Durban and other areas. …
South African authorities did ‘little to quell’ xenophobic violence – MahamaJoy Online
… Speaking at Chatham House in London on Ghana’s position in an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, President Mahama said the country’s ability to exert influence internationally ultimately depends on the strength of its domestic institutions, economic governan …
Democracy remains Ghana’s strategic asset – MahamaMore than 300 migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan heading to the UK were kidnapped in Libya by a militia who demanded $5,000 per person from families and threatened forced organ removal; the BBC has learned at least one hostage died and it is unclear how many remain captive.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 300 migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan heading to the UK were kidnapped in Libya by a militia who demanded $5,000 per person from families and threatened forced organ removal; the BBC has learned at least one hostage died and it is unclear how many remain captive.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NPP Minority Caucus has criticized the NDC administration for what it calls political insincerity on the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, accusing the ruling party of reversing its previous opposition to amendments when it was in opposition.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama visited two Ghanaian-owned businesses in Tottenham, London—Uncle John's Bakery and a Waakye Joint—to reaffirm his administration's commitment to supporting indigenous enterprises and diaspora entrepreneurship. The visit is part of a five-day UK working visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
During a visit to London, President John Mahama presented to Chatham House on Ghana's strategic priorities, emphasizing the need for a more equitable international system and calling for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including equitable African representation on the Security Council.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disowned a viral social media post criticizing the country's anti-gay bill as making people's existence a crime, claiming his account was compromised. However, Joy Online notes that Afenyo-Markin has made similar statements on record in a TV3 interview and in Parliament, including saying he does not think people should go to jail for their sexual orientation.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin expressed displeasure with Parliament for passing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values (Anti-LGBTQ+) bill into law during his absence, stating he would enforce strict discipline and calling on the House to take its business more seriously given its impact on constituents.
3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has warned that promoting same-sex relations attacks society's foundation, and argues Ghana has reached consensus on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill despite renewed debate following President Mahama's and Speaker Bagbin's recent comments suggesting legislative review.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama renewed Ghana's call for United Nations reform to grant Africa permanent representation on the Security Council, calling it a matter of global justice to correct the continent's historical exclusion from the Council's decision-making. He said Africa, with 54 UN member states and a projected population of nearly one quarter of humanity by 2050, remains excluded from permanent representation.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam's spokesperson Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu expressed disappointment over renewed debate on Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill, stating that the country had already reached a broad national consensus on the issue through political, religious, and parliamentary engagement.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, cautioned political parties against turning the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into a partisan contest, saying Ghana has already reached broad national consensus on the matter through extensive debate.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama called for reforms to global governance institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities and reaffirmed Ghana's support for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council. He also outlined the Accra Reset Initiative, which seeks to promote international partnerships based on mutual respect, equity, and shared responsibility.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip says the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill could be submitted to President Mahama for assent within one to two weeks and insists the President remains committed to signing it into law. The Majority Chief Whip clarified that Parliament is currently undertaking post-passage scrutiny and drafting, with amendments being consolidated before transmission to the Presidency.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama and the NDC government against criticism over the LGBTQ bill, arguing the party showed courage and that challenges over the bill's passage in Parliament, including claims of constitutional breaches relating to quorum, have no basis.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for UN Security Council reforms, arguing that Africa's exclusion from permanent representation is a historical injustice and structural imbalance that undermines the multilateral system's credibility, particularly given the continent's 54 member states and projected population of nearly one quarter of humanity by 2050.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said Ghana's diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite recent xenophobic attacks that forced evacuation of some Ghanaians. He described the attacks as unfortunate and noted this is the first time Ghanaians have been significantly targeted in such surges of anti-foreign violence.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor dismissed suggestions that President John Mahama is wavering on the LGBTQ+ Bill, insisting the President remains committed to signing it into law once parliamentary processes are completed. Dafeamekpor argued that critics had misread the President's recent comments about Parliament needing to complete procedural work, describing it as standard legislative practice.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill faces unresolved questions over parliamentary quorum and legislative procedure that must be addressed before he can consider assenting to it. He noted the Speaker is working to address these concerns, and the bill will undergo legal review by the Attorney General and Presidency counsel once formally transmitted.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Mahama said at Chatham House in London that no African country can successfully navigate geopolitical and economic challenges alone, and that African unity is now a strategic imperative rather than merely a political aspiration. He added that Ghana values balanced, mutually beneficial partnerships with both traditional and emerging partners.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has criticised South African authorities for doing "little" to quell recent xenophobic attacks and protect displaced foreigners, including nearly 200 Ghanaians who sought refuge in Ghana's embassy. Ghana organised its own evacuation of citizens after local authorities failed to intervene, with one flight completed and two more planned.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told Chatham House in London that Ghana's democratic tradition is a strategic asset critical for political stability, economic growth, and international credibility. He argued that democratic governance strengthens investor confidence, enhances institutional credibility, and promotes social cohesion.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed by Parliament on May 29, will undergo further legal and constitutional scrutiny in the Presidency before he can assent to it. He noted procedural issues—including questions about quorum and parliamentary process—mean the bill still has several stages to navigate.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed by Parliament on May 29, has not yet reached the Presidency and remains subject to outstanding procedural and constitutional considerations, including quorum concerns. He noted the Speaker of Parliament was addressing alleged lapses in the bill's passage, and that once transmitted to the Presidency, it would undergo legal review by the Attorney General before any decision on assent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said no African country can navigate today's geopolitical and economic challenges alone, and called for deeper regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to reduce dependency on raw commodity exports and build economic resilience.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama outlined Ghana's foreign policy as pragmatic and interest-driven, prioritising strategic partnerships and economic opportunities over ideological alignments. He said Ghana will maintain relationships with traditional partners while expanding cooperation with emerging economies and new centres of global influence, guided by national interests and economic transformation rather than geopolitical loyalties.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama is in London on a working visit to strengthen economic relations with the UK, attract investment, and engage the Ghanaian diaspora. The trip includes a royal audience with King Charles III, a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Ghana-UK Investment Summit at Raffles London, and a visit to the London Stock Exchange.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →