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… President Mahama’s call at the Russia-Africa Summit thus speaks directly to the challenge of making African enterprise more competitive and rewarding. …
Why Financing Government is more rewarding in Africa than financing enterprise and the threat to economic integrationJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has secured six commitments from Russian President Vladimir Putin following bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, according to Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. …
Mahama secures six commitments in nuclear energy, agric, and other areas from Putin after Russia-Africa SummitJoy Online
… It is also included in the cultural programme of the Third Russia-Africa Summit. …
Ghana showcases kente in Moscow as Mahama visits exhibitionThe Ghanaian Times
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent. …
Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summitThe Chronicle
… Speaking at the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday, October 29, the President said cooperation with Russia in nuclear energy could help Ghana strengthen its electricity supply and support its long-term industrial development. …
Mahama Reveals Nuclear Power Talks With RussiaJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday visited the Kente Exhibition by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum as part of the official activities surrounding the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. …
Mahama visits Kente Exhibition by Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum in MoscowThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is in Russia with President John Dramani Mahama for the Russia-Africa Summit, conveyed Ghana’s deep appreciation to his Russian counterpart. …
Russia supports Ghana’s bid to join BRICS as partner countryJoy Online
… Addressing the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mr Mahama said Russia’s experience in nuclear technology offered opportunities for collaboration with Ghana. …
Mahama says Ghana is in talks with Russia over first nuclear power stationJoy Online
… Speaking at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, President Mahama said ongoing conflicts around the world had caused significant loss of life and suffering while disrupting global logistics and supply chains. …
Mahama calls for lasting Russia-Ukraine peace, welcomes Putin’s openness to talksThe Chronicle
… He said the meeting, expected on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit, would provide an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation in energy, investment and broader economic relations. …
Mahama Seeks Russian Investment In Energy SectorThe article argues that Africa's economic integration through the Continental Free Trade Area is hindered because financing government projects is more profitable than financing enterprise, and that enabling visa-free travel and cross-border mobile payment systems could boost intra-African trade from 16–17% to over 25% within five years.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The article argues that Africa's economic integration through the Continental Free Trade Area is hindered because financing government projects is more profitable than financing enterprise, and that enabling visa-free travel and cross-border mobile payment systems could boost intra-African trade from 16–17% to over 25% within five years.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama secured six commitments from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Third Russia-Africa Summit, including agreements to establish a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant, deepen defence cooperation for military equipment, increase grain production and fertiliser access, and expand scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama visited a kente exhibition at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts in Moscow, emphasizing that cultural understanding is key to Ghana-Russia relations. The exhibition showcases Ghanaian weaving traditions, including kente cloaks associated with Dr Kwame Nkrumah and President Mahama himself.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted dozens of African leaders at a two-day Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he called for strengthening Africa's role in international financial institutions and emphasized Russia's grain and fertilizer supplies to more than 40 African countries as part of Moscow's broader effort to expand influence across the continent.
30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana has initiated discussions with Russia on establishing the country's first nuclear power station, as part of efforts to secure reliable electricity for industrialisation. He highlighted Ghana's longstanding relationship with Russia in nuclear science since 1964 and stressed that cooperation could help strengthen the country's electricity supply and support long-term industrial development.
30 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama visited a kente exhibition organized by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum in collaboration with Ghana's export and trade authorities during the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. The exhibition, which had drawn nearly 11,000 visitors, aims to showcase Ghana's cultural heritage and strengthen people-to-people relationships between Ghana and Russia.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Russia's strong support for Ghana's application to join BRICS as a partner country and pledged to rally founding BRICS members for consensus support. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is in Russia with President John Dramani Mahama for the Russia-Africa Summit, expressed appreciation for the backing.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama told the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow that Ghana has begun discussions with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom about building its first nuclear power station as part of efforts to secure reliable, affordable electricity and diversify the country's energy mix. The proposal builds on Ghana's nuclear cooperation with Russia dating to 1964, when the Soviet Union supplied a reactor for scientific research.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called for a lasting resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, welcoming Russian President Putin's openness to resuming trilateral peace talks. Speaking at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Mahama stressed the need for sustained diplomatic engagement to resolve conflicts and secure lasting peace.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama expressed Ghana's interest in strengthening energy cooperation with Russia, particularly in solar and nuclear power, ahead of a planned bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin at the Russia-Africa Summit. Mahama said Ghana is exploring alternative energy sources to diversify its energy mix and noted Russia's advanced technology in those areas.
29 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged to rally support among BRICS founding members for Ghana's application to join as a partner country, according to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The bid was approved by Ghana's Cabinet on October 6, 2026, as part of the government's effort to strengthen ties with emerging economies while maintaining a non-aligned foreign policy.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, President Putin told African leaders from 48 countries that Russia was their best partner, accusing the West of exploiting African resources and using debt to hold back development. The summit is part of Moscow's strategy to expand political, economic, and military influence in Africa while countering Western pressure over Russia's war in Ukraine.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he and Elon Musk are in "close" contact about satellite technology, calling Musk a "real genius." Putin noted that Russia and the US value coordination to prevent Rassvet and Starlink satellites from interfering with each other in orbit.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says Ghana is seeking to revive its historic ties with Russia, with energy cooperation, investment and economic relations expected to feature prominently in bilateral engagements. Ghana is exploring renewable energy sources including solar and nuclear energy as part of efforts to diversify its energy supply, with Russia's technological expertise expected to support these ambitions.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries of imposing unfavourable financial conditions and sanctions on African nations to maintain influence and divert resources from development. Delegations from 48 African countries attended the two-day summit, which covered trade, investment, security, agriculture and technology.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
As Moscow courts African governments, Ghana faces a merchandise trade deficit of approximately US$416.8 million with Russia, raising concerns that deeper engagement could entrench dependence on foreign imports while failing to expand local exports, without clear safeguards on commercial obligations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama was conferred an honorary doctorate by Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, recognising his commitment to expanding access to education and strengthening educational cooperation between Ghana and Russia. He called on African leaders to give practical expression to the aspirations of the continent's founding fathers through quality schools, strong institutions, and opportunities for young people.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama says he will appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire when he travels to Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit next week, speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare held separate meetings with ambassadors from Russia and the UAE, and the UNDP Resident Representative to advance bilateral trade, investment partnerships, and industrial development. Discussions with Russia focused on bilateral trade challenges ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, while talks with the UAE centred on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and potential UAE investment in industrial park development.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia's Ambassador to Ghana says culture, education and creative industries will play a central role in strengthening bilateral relations beyond diplomacy and trade. The Ambassador views cultural cooperation as the foundation of enduring relations between the two countries.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia has grown from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, according to the Russian Embassy. The two countries are expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and mining, including a memorandum of understanding between Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NDC has formalised a political cooperation agreement with United Russia, Russia's governing party, concluded in Saint Petersburg on June 25, 2026, to strengthen party-to-party relations and expand political collaboration. The accord was signed by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Andrei Klimov of United Russia during a meeting of the For the Freedom of Nations! Movement.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28–29, 2026, to strengthen bilateral relations and explore economic partnerships in agribusiness, energy security, and digital technology, according to Ghana's Ambassador to Russia.
29 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →