Non-Aligned Movement — international organization founded in 1961 to help newly independent nations safeguard sovereignty and oppose colonialism, with Ghana's leadership actively engaged in promoting coordinated action on global challenges.
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… He linked the initiative to the spirit of the Non-Aligned Movement, of which Dr Nkrumah was a founding leader, saying the government was reawakening Ghana’s longstanding commitment to an independent voice in international affairs. …
Ghana’s foreign policy will not be dictated by other countries – AblakwaDaily Guide
… The Non-Aligned Movement itself built nothing in Ghana. What our memberships have taught us Ghana’s record shows the wide gap between belonging and benefiting. …
Membership Is Not Strategy: Ghana, BRICS And The Discipline Of ClubsJoy Online
… He cited the 1955 Bandung Conference, the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961, the formation of the Group of 77 in 1964 and calls for a New International Economic Order in 1974. …
Ghana’s BRICS bid must be guided by national interest – International Affairs AnalystJoy Online
… He said Ghana would work with the Non-Aligned Movement and the G77 plus China in advancing the agenda, stressing the need for stronger cooperation among countries of the Global South. …
Mahama to take Accra Reset agenda into AU framework in 2027Joy Online
… Through his founding contributions to the Non-Aligned Movement alongside international figures like Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Josip Broz Tito, Nkrumah ensured that Africa remained an independent force in world affairs rather than a pawn in Cold War competition. …
Nkrumah Never Dies: Celebrating the visionary who awakened a continentThe Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed and action-oriented Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), urging member states to protect their independence in decision-making and turn the movement’s resolutions into practical action. …
Prez Mahama calls for renewed, action-oriented Non-Aligned MovementJoy Online
President John Mahama has lauded the pioneering role of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, towards the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to steer an independent path during the Cold War era. …
Mahama lauds Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s pioneering role towards NAM formationJoy Online
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held a bilateral meeting with his Serbian counterpart, Marko Đurić, on the sidelines of the 65th Anniversary Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade. …
Ghana, Serbia explore deeper cooperation in agricultureJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the pioneering role of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, towards the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to steer an independent path during the Cold War era. …
Mahama honours Nkrumah’s role in founding Non-Aligned MovementJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama held a bilateral meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade, Serbia, on the sidelines of the 65th Anniversary Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). …
Photos: Mahama holds talks with Serbian President in BelgradeForeign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana's pursuit of partner status with BRICS reflects the independent foreign policy tradition championed by Kwame Nkrumah and the Non-Aligned Movement, with the government guided by national interest rather than external pressure.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana's pursuit of partner status with BRICS reflects the independent foreign policy tradition championed by Kwame Nkrumah and the Non-Aligned Movement, with the government guided by national interest rather than external pressure.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cabinet approved a formal application to join BRICS as a partner country in October; partner status, created in 2024, allows attendance at summits and meetings but no decision-making power, unlike the eleven full members who decide by consensus.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
International affairs analyst Prince Anuwar-Sadat Amadu has urged the government to ensure Ghana's bid to join BRICS is guided by national interests, economic analysis and strategic diplomatic considerations, cautioning against presenting membership as an automatic solution to economic challenges.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama pledged to advance the Accra Reset agenda through Ghana's African Union chairmanship in 2027, working with the Non-Aligned Movement and G77 plus China to promote greater self-reliance and cooperation among African countries based on equality rather than dependence.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
On March 6, 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana's independence but tied it to the total liberation of the African continent, establishing a foreign policy agenda centered on decolonization, structural integration, and non-alignment. Nkrumah viewed Ghana's political independence as a strategic foundation from which the rest of Africa would be liberated, transforming Accra into a center of anti-colonial resistance across the continent.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama addressed the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Belgrade on September 1, 2026, calling for a renewed and action-oriented NAM that turns resolutions into practical action and strengthens consultation among member states on issues affecting them and the wider world.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has paid tribute to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, which was founded 65 years ago to help newly independent nations safeguard sovereignty and oppose colonialism during the Cold War era.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held bilateral talks with his Serbian counterpart Marko Đurić on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade, focusing on deepening cooperation in agriculture and other areas of mutual interest. President John Dramani Mahama also met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, calling on NAM members to translate commitments into concrete action.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama praised Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in founding the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War era, speaking at the 65th Anniversary Conference of NAM in Belgrade, Serbia. Mahama noted that Ghana's anti-colonial struggle and NAM history are inextricably linked, with Nkrumah among the foremost leaders who gave political expression to the movement at the historic 1961 Belgrade Conference.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama held bilateral talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade during the 65th Anniversary Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. Mahama called for greater climate finance, adaptation support, renewable energy investment, and digital inclusion for developing nations, urging NAM countries to become active participants in AI development rather than technology consumers.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has unveiled the "Accra Reset", a strategic blueprint aimed at advancing a fairer global economic order through resource sovereignty, local industrialisation, fair trade and stronger South-South cooperation. Speaking at the 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, he called for greater support for developing countries, particularly through increased climate finance and investment in renewable energy.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Non-Aligned Movement's 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting in Belgrade, President Mahama called for stronger climate finance and adaptation support from developed countries, and urged increased investment in renewable energy to help developing nations respond to climate change. He also emphasized the need for developing countries to participate actively in technological innovation and governance, and noted Ghana's upcoming leadership roles in the African Union and African climate negotiations.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 65th anniversary meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, President John Mahama reiterated Ghana's opposition to the long-standing US economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba, arguing that unilateral coercive measures undermine sovereign equality and the multilateral system.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama challenged the Non-Aligned Movement to translate its commitments into coordinated action capable of producing practical outcomes on global challenges, rather than relying solely on declarations. Speaking at a 65th anniversary commemoration in Belgrade, he said the movement's strength should be measured by its ability to use collective influence through coordinated diplomacy, and that principles from the 1961 founding conference remain relevant amid growing global tensions.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama addressed a commemorative meeting in Belgrade marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, urging members to build on shared interests to strengthen their collective voice and ensure greater influence for the Global South in international affairs. He said Ghana remains committed to working with NAM members to strengthen multilateralism and establish a fairer international order.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama will participate in a high-level meeting in Belgrade marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement on August 31 and September 1, 2026, at the invitation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The commemoration will bring together leaders to reflect on the movement's history and discuss its relevance to contemporary global challenges, with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa leading the delegation.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has been invited by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to attend the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade on August 31–September 1, 2026, as Special Guest of Honour, in part because Ghana's founder Kwame Nkrumah was among NAM's founding fathers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
India and Africa share a historic relationship rooted in advocacy during decolonization and through the Non-Aligned Movement, with India recently securing African Union permanent membership in the G20. However, India's traditional capacity-building and educational engagement with Africa has diminished and requires revival.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama received Letters of Credence from six new ambassadors and one high commissioner—from Malta, Russia, Poland, Indonesia, Panama, Armenia, and Tanzania—accredited to Ghana on June 15. The President welcomed them and assured his government's friendship and cooperation as they begin their diplomatic missions in Ghana.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has framed Ghana's development strategy as a "reboot" toward genuine sovereignty, identifying "triple dependency"—reliance on external actors for security, donors for health and education, and mineral suppliers with minimal value capture—as the main threat to continental independence. He has called for a return to Nkrumah's non-alignment approach to enable resource processing, job creation, and Africa-wide influence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →