Author: Leo Nelson

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Africa’s economic rise should be understood as a contribution to global stability rather than a challenge to the existing world order. Speaking during his closing remarks at the Accra Reset side event dubbed Addis Reckoning on the margins of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, the President said Africa’s prosperity would ultimately strengthen shared global growth. Responding to remarks from European representatives, President Mahama endorsed the view that Africa’s growth benefits partners beyond the continent. He agreed that when Africa prospers, global demand expands, investment opportunities increase, and economic…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders and global partners to move decisively from reflection to delivery, calling for the interlocking of Africa’s sovereign prosperity spheres as the continent confronts a rapidly changing global order. Speaking at the “Accra Reset” side event dubbed “Addis Reckoning” on the margins of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, the President framed the moment as a necessary reckoning rather than another routine summit discussion. Addressing a high-level gathering of heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, and representatives of multilateral institutions, President Mahama said Africa had reached a point where…

By Nelson Ayivor The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has underscored the importance of strong economic policies in driving sustainable growth, stressing that good policies pay off. Although her remarks were directed at emerging market economies broadly, the message carries deep relevance for Ghana which is also an emerging economy as it works to stabilise its economy and rebuild momentum following recent fiscal and debt challenges. Speaking at the 2026 AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia, Georgieva noted that emerging markets are currently growing at around 4 percent, far outpacing advanced economies,…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to prioritise funding for gender equality, warning that without sustained financial commitment, the continent’s development will remain incomplete. Delivering the keynote address at the High-Level Breakfast Meeting on Financing and Reaffirming Africa’s Gender Commitments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Mahama said gender equality is fundamental to Africa’s economic transformation. He stressed that accelerating Agenda 2063 and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals requires harnessing the full potential of Africa’s human capital, particularly women, whom he described as the continent’s most underutilised resource. “Despite decades of declarations, Africa’s gender agenda remains…

By Nelson Ayivor The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has made a strong call for Ghana to urgently deepen collaboration among its anti corruption institutions, fast track the prosecution of high-profile corruption cases, and pass a comprehensive campaign financing law if it is to significantly improve its standing on the Corruption Perceptions Index. These recommendations form the core of IMANI’s response to Ghana’s 2025 CPI performance, which shows only marginal progress despite years of reform initiatives and strong political rhetoric. IMANI argued that visible coordination between the Attorney General’s Department and other anti corruption agencies, particularly the Office of…

By Nelson Ayivor Unemployment and illegal mining have emerged as the most pressing challenges facing Ghana, according to a nationwide opinion poll conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs Ghana. The survey reveals that while public confidence in President John Dramani Mahama remains strong, citizens are deeply concerned about structural problems that directly affect livelihoods and the environment. The findings form part of a broader IEA assessment of public sentiment one year after the 2024 general election and President Mahama’s assumption of office in January 2025. Conducted in December 2025, the poll sampled the views of more than 1,000 respondents…

By Dr. John Osae-Kwapong My soon-to-be 88-year-old mother is a cocoa farmer. She has devoted at least the last fifty years of her life to cocoa farming. Her life as a cocoa farmer meant many things. For example, being able to afford private catholic school education for her children, including me, was always closely tied to how well COCOBOD – the responsible state agency for marketing and export of cocoa, managed its affairs. Even at her current age, cocoa contributes to her livelihood, even as she enjoys the blessings of having children. You can therefore imagine the many phone calls…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The high-level summit brings together African leaders, policymakers, and heads of multilateral institutions to deliberate on the continent’s political, economic, and social priorities at a critical moment in global and regional affairs. The Assembly is expected to focus on issues of regional integration, development financing, peace and security, and Africa’s collective voice in global governance. President Mahama’s participation comes against the backdrop of Ghana’s renewed emphasis on continental cooperation, Pan…

By Nelson Ayivor Experts from various disciplines in Ghana and Germany have expressed concern about the increasing impact of climate change on communities, particularly those in flood-prone areas. Drawing lessons from the experiences of communities such as Mepe in the North Tongu District and Agbozume and Agavedzi both in the Ketu South Municipality, that have previously suffered severe flooding, the experts have developed a knowledge-based framework aimed at building resilient communities and improving flood risk management. The initiative, dubbed “Building Resilient Communities through the Integration of Climate Adaptation with the Sustainable Development Goals for University Education and Research (BRIDGE),” seeks…

The Duamenefa Foundation in collaborations with Tanko Foundation and other supporters began their annual covenant keeping humanitarian outreach program in line with the gospel according to Mathew chapter 25: 35, this morning, to nine selected hospitals and orphanages, bringing meals, prayers, and encouragement to patients and healthcare workers. The outreach sponsored by His Excellency, Dr. Gabriel Kwamigah Atokple Tanko – Togbi Nyaxordeakorla I, Founder and CEO of Tanko Foundation and Mr. Emmanuel Ketaman Evortepe, the Executive President of the Duamenefa Foundation and CEO of Fafaa 100. 3 Fm, with supports from Dr. Attipoe Joseph, the deputy president of the Duamenefa…