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Hannah Tetteh

Also known as: Mrs Tetteh

UN Special Representative for Libya who has warned African countries about weakening multilateral systems and called for strengthened continental cooperation on trade, peace, and technology.

2026-07-282026-08-27

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    In a Facebook post, Madam Bawah Mogtari reflected on her own political journey, recalling how she was appointed by then-President John Dramani Mahama to take over from Hannah Tetteh at a relatively young age.

    Joyce Bawah Mogtari: Women must be given opportunities to grow into leadership
  3. Joy Online

    Reflecting on her political journey in a Facebook post, Madam Bawah Mogtari said her appointment by then-President John Dramani Mahama to succeed Hannah Tetteh came at a time when some questioned whether she was sufficiently experienced.

    Women becoming part of Ghana’s political architecture – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
  4. Joy Online

    9), and current President of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, in attendance, through a lecture built around the theme: “The Changing Global and Multilateral Order: Implications for Ghana and Africa’s Strategic Positioning.” She introduced the keynote speaker, Hannah Tetteh

    JoyNews’ Maame Esi Nyamekye Thompson hosts CDD’s Kronti ne Akwamu public lecture
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    United Nations Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has cautioned Ghana against taking its peace and security for granted, warning that instability in neighbouring countries demonstrates how quickly situations can change.

    Peace is an investment Ghana must continuously protect – Hannah Tetteh
  7. Joy Online

    United Nations Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has outlined five key areas she believes African countries must prioritise to strengthen the continent’s position in a rapidly changing global order.

    AU must focus on trade, finance, AI and peace to secure Africa’s future — Hannah Tetteh
  8. Joy Online

    United Nations Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has raised concerns about the weak implementation of decisions taken by African institutions, warning that the challenge threatens the credibility of continental efforts.

    AU credibility at risk as member states fail to implement decisions — Hannah Tetteh
  9. Joy Online

    United Nations Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and collective action as rising global competition creates new vulnerabilities for smaller economies.

    Africa must unite to navigate growing global power competition — Hannah Tetteh
  10. Joy Online

    United Nations Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to carefully reassess their strategic positioning as the global system undergoes significant changes.

    Africa must rethink global positioning as world shifts away from traditional globalisation — Hannah Tetteh
  11. Joy Online

    United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hannah Tetteh, has warned that the weakening of the global multilateral system could have serious consequences for Africa, particularly countries with limited influence on the international stage.

    Global order under strain, Africa must protect multilateral cooperation — Hannah Tetteh
  12. Joy Online

    of the former President, including senior government and public officials, academia, industry leaders, among others and was chaired by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hannah Tetteh

    Short-term political projects slowing Ghana’s progress – Prof Frimpong-Boateng

Yesterday

  1. Women need opportunities to develop leadership skills, senior advisor says

    Senior Presidential Advisor Joyce Bawah Mogtari called for greater opportunities for women in political leadership, arguing that leadership skills develop through responsibility and experience. She cited her own appointment by President Mahama as an example of how women grow into roles when given the chance.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Women increasingly occupying leadership roles in Ghana politics

    Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor, says women are becoming integral to Ghana's political architecture in roles beyond candidates and communicators, citing President Mahama's appointments of women as ministers, deputy ministers, executives and local government leaders.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Maame Esi Thompson hosts CDD democracy lecture in Accra

    JoyNews journalist Maame Esi Nyamekye Thompson hosted the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Lecture at CDD-Ghana, featuring UN Special Envoy Hannah Tetteh discussing how the international system is shifting from multilateral cooperation toward geopolitical rivalry, exposing smaller economies to greater vulnerabilities.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Ghana must treat peace as continuous investment – UN envoy

    UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh warned Ghana not to take its peace and security for granted, noting that instability in neighbouring countries demonstrates how quickly situations can change. She linked regional stability to economic development and stressed the need for stronger West African cooperation on emerging security risks.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. AU must prioritize trade, finance, AI and peace—Hannah Tetteh

    UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh told the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Public Lecture that African countries should focus on strengthening implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, improving trade finance, advancing AI and technology, and building consensus on peacebuilding to secure the continent's future in a changing global order.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. AU credibility threatened by member states' weak implementation

    UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh warned that the African Union's effectiveness is weakened when member states fail to implement collectively agreed decisions. According to former AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, about 93 per cent of AU decisions taken between 2021 and 2023 were not implemented, a problem rooted in member states' limited political commitment rather than the commission itself.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Africa must unite to navigate growing global power competition

    UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and collective action, warning that weakening multilateral institutions and growing bilateral agreements could expose developing countries to greater economic and security risks. She said the changing international environment requires Africa to rethink how it engages with global powers, as power is increasingly shaped by a country's ability to build and control technology, industrial systems, logistics networks and security capabilities.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Africa must rethink strategy as globalization model shifts

    UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to reassess their strategic positioning as the world moves away from traditional globalization, with major powers increasingly questioning the benefits of economic integration and viewing global integration as risks to national interests.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Africa must protect multilateral cooperation as global order weakens

    Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Representative for Libya, has warned that the weakening of the global multilateral system could have serious consequences for Africa, particularly countries with limited influence on the international stage, and that smaller and less powerful nations would be disproportionately affected if multilateral cooperation continues to deteriorate.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Short-term political programmes hampering Ghana's development progress

    Former Environment Minister Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has called for an end to short-term, politically branded development programmes in favour of long-term national policies that transcend successive governments, arguing that Ghana's inability to sustain initiatives beyond electoral cycles has contributed to slow socio-economic progress despite its human and natural resources.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

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