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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May 2026
18 MayJoy Online
… It is served by a fearless analysis of what works.” He recalled hosting the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, and other global leaders in Accra in 2025 to advance discussions on health so …
Ghana on track to exit Gavi Vaccine funding by 2030 — Mahama announces at World Health Assembly
17 MayJoy Online
… The agreement establishing the institute was signed by Paulo Gomes and Francis Gatare, with the endorsement of former and current African leaders, including Olusegun Obasanjo, John Dramani Mahama, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Hailemariam Desalegn. …
African leaders launch initiative to strengthen Africa’s global negotiating power

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 →