Olusegun Obasanjo

Also known as: President Obasanjo · former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo · Former President Olusegun Obasanjo · His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

2026-05-172026-11-09

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October 2026
16 OctDaily Guide
A scene during a previous summit The Financial Times Africa Summit returns for its 13th edition on October 21-22, 2026 at The Landmark, London, with President John Dramani Mahama, Former President of Nigeria,Olusegun Obasanjo, confirmed to take part. …
FT Africa Summit To Convene African Leaders, Investors, Policymakers
September 2026
28 SeptThe Chronicle
… The ex-Minister of Aviation equally highlighted Atiku’s political journey as well as his fight with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. …
You’ve spent 33 years trying to become Nigeria’s President –Fani-Kayode mocks Atiku
24 SeptThe Chronicle
… The launch attracted prominent international figures, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, UN Under-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, President William Ruto of Kenya and billionaire Aliko Dangote, among others. …
Mahama Tells Developing Countries: We Must Break Away From Foreign Aid
21 SeptJoy Online
… President Mahama expressed gratitude to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, as well as the High-Level Panel’s co-chairs and other partners, for their contributions to the i …
Mahama pushes ‘health sovereignty’ agenda, says Global South needs control over resources
21 SeptJoy Online
… The event will bring together a number of current and former global leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Liberian President Ellen Joh …
Mahama to host high-level Accra Reset meeting to assess progress, renew commitments
August 2026
25 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… Former South African President Thabo Mbeki and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo are among the prominent figures expected to attend. …
Veep to address at Africa Mindset Reset forum in Kigali
21 AugJoy Online
… The African statesman image Another post showed him meeting former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue in Bauchi. …
The woman behind General Mosquito: Could Ghana be meeting its next First Lady?
July 2026
15 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Olusegun Obasanjo, Thabo Mbeki, and Meles Zenawi understood that no African country, regardless of its size or wealth, could prosper alone in an international system increasingly organized around major power blocs. …
Why Ghana must use its 2027 leadership to reset the African Union
June 2026
9 JunJoy Online
… Caveman Watches has established itself as a timepiece of choice among presidents, global icons and cultural tastemakers, counting President John Dramani Mahama, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Sir Sam Jonah, Beyoncé, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Angélique Ki …
Anthony Dzamefe’s Caveman Watches earns Forbes Africa spotlight
May 2026
21 MayJoy Online
… He referenced what he described as the “Obasanjo effect”, explaining how former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo helped Nigerian businesses expand across Africa. …
Prof Bokpin urges Mahama to champion support for Ghanaian businesses as part of his legacy

World & Region

Financial Times Africa Summit convenes in London October 2026

The News

The Financial Times Africa Summit returns for its 13th edition on October 21–22, 2026, in London, bringing together African leaders including President John Dramani Mahama and former leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss how African economies can navigate changing global trade patterns and strengthen domestic growth under the theme "Mobilising Growth in a New Global Order."

16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 16 October

Financial Times Africa Summit convenes in London October 2026
The Financial Times Africa Summit returns for its 13th edition on October 21–22, 2026, in London, bringing together African leaders including President John Dramani Mahama and former leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss how African economies can navigate changing global trade patterns and strengthen domestic growth under the theme "Mobilising Growth in a New Global Order."
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 28 September

Nigerian envoy criticizes Atiku's seven presidential candidacy attempts
Nigerian High Commissioner Femi Fani-Kayode has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for spending 33 years pursuing the Nigerian presidency across seven separate attempts since 1993. Fani-Kayode highlighted Atiku's failed bids across multiple parties including the SDP, Action Congress, APC, and PDP.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 24 September

Mahama urges developing nations to reduce reliance on foreign aid
President John Dramani Mahama has called on developing countries to strengthen self-reliance and sovereignty by breaking free from systemic dependence on foreign aid. He launched a report titled "A Sovereign Future for Health" at a high-level event in New York, which outlines measures including building domestic industrial capacity and expanding local pharmaceutical manufacturing across Africa and Asia.
24 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 21 September

Mahama calls for Global South health sovereignty, resource control
President Mahama has called for a fundamental shift in global health cooperation, arguing that countries in the Global South cannot truly own their health systems without control over their financing, resources and production capacity. He made the call in New York on Monday after launching the High-Level Panel Report of the Accra Reset, titled "A Sovereign Future for Health," which sets out proposals for reforming the global health architecture around stronger national and regional capabilities and greater domestic ownership.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama hosts Accra Reset meeting with global leaders in New York
President John Dramani Mahama will host a high-level Accra Reset meeting on Monday, September 21, bringing together global leaders, health development advocates, and partner institutions to assess progress and renew commitments one year after the initiative was launched. The event will feature current and former leaders including Kenyan President William Ruto, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and representatives from the WHO, G77, Commonwealth, and OECD.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

Vice President to speak at Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will address the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, on August 25–26, where about 1,000 leaders from Africa and beyond are expected to discuss leadership, governance and Africa's development under the theme "From Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism."
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 21 August

NDC chairman's marriage post sparks speculation about presidential ambitions
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, posted a photograph with his wife calling her "Woman Crush Everyday," which prompted social media comments about a potential presidential bid and first lady, amid ongoing speculation about his intentions to succeed President Mahama.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Ghana's 2027 AU leadership offers chance to refocus continental body
Ghana's upcoming African Union presidency in 2027 represents an opportunity to reset the continental organisation after nearly a decade of drift from its founding mission to build a stronger collective African voice and shape the continent's development agenda, according to this analysis.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

Caveman Watches founder featured in Forbes Africa 2026
Anthony Mensah Dzamefe's Ghanaian luxury watchmaker Caveman Watches has earned a feature in Forbes Africa Ghana 2026: Africa Undiscovered Edition, recognized for reshaping perceptions of African-made luxury products and positioning Ghana as a hub for world-class craftsmanship. The brand has grown to serve customers across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

Prof Bokpin urges Mahama to support Ghanaian businesses
Professor Godfred Bokpin has appealed to President Mahama to prioritize the growth of indigenous Ghanaian businesses as part of his legacy, arguing that government support for entrepreneurs must not be influenced by politics and that businesses should be assisted based on potential and capacity rather than political affiliation.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Ghana plans to exit Gavi vaccine funding by 2030
President Mahama announced at the World Health Assembly that Ghana is on track to exit financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, by 2030 as it strengthens self-reliance in healthcare financing and vaccine delivery.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

African leaders launch negotiating academy for government officials
African leaders and policy institutions have launched the Sankoree Institute of Global Negotiators (SIGN), a continental academy to strengthen the capacity of government officials and technical experts negotiating major international agreements on mining, debt, trade, climate finance and public health. The institute will offer practical training through "Deal Labs" and an AI-powered platform to address gaps in preparation and technical support that have resulted in weak contract terms and revenue losses for African countries.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →