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      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      2025-01-08 13:59 Last Updated At:19:57

      Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama took the oath of office on Tuesday after winning the presidential election in December last year.

      A large crowd of Ghanaians from all walks of life, along with party supporters, gathered at the Black Star Square in Accra, the country's capital, to witness the grand ceremony. The event was also attended by African heads of state and other foreign dignitaries.

      Mahama previously served one term as the country's leader but lost in the 2016 elections. He has taken over from Nana Akufo Addo who has led the country for the last eight years.

      Mahama said he will hit the ground running, as he tries to put Ghana on the path to economic recovery.

      "I will be decisive and swift in my actions. We will focus our initial efforts on four critical areas. The first is economic restoration and stabilization of the macroeconomic environment. Second is the improvement of the business and investment environment to ensure that Ghana is once again open for business," he said.

      Mahama lost the 2016 election after overseeing a government rocked with a series of corruption scandals. But with thousands attending the swearing-in ceremony, many have been prepared to give him a second chance.

      "I am really happy to witness this event. I pray that God gives the president strength and wisdom to turn things around because we are really struggling. I also pray that John Mahama has a peaceful reign as president," said a resident.

      Mahama has planned to implement 26 key policies to improve Ghana's economy and social development in the next 120 days in office. All eyes will be keenly watching, as he tries to take millions of Ghanaians out of poverty.

      In the coming days, he is expected to appoint his ministers, and will be counting on them to help make his pledge to turn Ghana's economy around a reality.

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

      John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president

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      Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries

      2025-05-16 23:13 Last Updated At:23:37

      Permanent representative of Israel to the United Nations (UN) Danny Danon on Thursday denied that any discussions had occurred between Israel and the UN regarding delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

      Danon made these remarks at the UN headquarters in response to a query from a China Central Television (CCTV) reporter about the ongoing failure to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

      Israel blocked the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza on March 2, following the end of the first phase of a January ceasefire deal with Hamas. It resumed attacks on Gaza on March 18.

      With no food, no supplies, and no relief in sight, Gazans have been enduring a relentless fight for survival.

      In response to mounting international condemnation, Israel has proposed that its military take over the distribution of aid - a move widely criticized by the international community.

      Briefing a Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher noted that the UN has met for over 12 times with the Israeli authorities regarding the latter's proposed aid distribution model, yet no solution had been found.

      Danon, however, stated that no discussions have taken place in recent weeks regarding the issue.

      "I don't know about that. Actually I listened to Mr. Fletcher's remarks at the Security Council the other day, and I can tell you that he visited Israel but he had no discussion about that fund because it was way back and in the last few weeks there was no dialogue about that. I would expect UN officials to engage when they want to speak about issues they know how to reach us, they know how to reach the U.S. mission. We are here to engage," he said.

      "They got some information from the media, I assume. But I think they should look into that and to realize that if they want to be involved, that is the way to be involved," he added, reiterating that the UN has not reached out.

      In response to Danon's denial, the United Nations reaffirmed its position, standing by the public statement released by Fletcher.

      "I heard what he said, and we stand by what Mr. Fletcher has said," Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary-General noted later on the day, commenting on Danon's statement.

      "Mr. Fletcher gave the details," he continued.

      Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries

      Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries

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