As of February 2026, Africa’s aviation sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by the rise of a “tri-hub” power dynamic centered on Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg. Massive infrastructure investments, strategic airline partnerships, and policy reforms are reshaping how passengers, cargo, and capital move across the continent. At the […]

Ghana has achieved a major diplomatic milestone following the unanimous endorsement by all African Union (AU) member states of an initiative led by President John Dramani Mahama to seek global justice for the transatlantic slave trade. The endorsement clears the way for Ghana to table a landmark resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, calling […]

African heads of state are gathering this weekend in Addis Ababa for their annual summit at a time when the continent’s role in global affairs appears increasingly uncertain and contested. The meeting comes amid growing debate over Africa’s place in a rapidly changing international system, where traditional multilateral frameworks are under strain and major powers […]

Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama has participated in the 30th Ordinary Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The high-level meeting, held under the theme “Building Resilience,” brought together African First Ladies and their advisers to discuss strategies to strengthen […]

John Dramani Mahama has been elected First Vice Chair of the African Union during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa. The election, which took place on February 14, 2026, forms part of the annual reconstitution of the AU Bureau. The bureau works closely with […]