John Dramani Mahama

John Dramani Mahama

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John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, following the death of his predecessor, John Atta Mills. Mahama has been a vocal advocate for good governance and has focused on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare during his political career. He returned to the presidency in 2025, emphasizing a strong commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring accountability in governance.

Born on Nov 29, 1958 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
262,959
Power
615$
Sentiment
7.23
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 2 7.00 0.30% +0% 59,734,213 179,922 $63,000 190$
United Arab Emirates 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 9,890,400 8,382 $430,000 364$
Burkina Faso 1 8.00 0.36% +0% 20,903,273 74,655 $17,000 61$
Totals 4 90,527,886 262,959 $510,000 615$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said declining international health funding should encourage African countries to increase domestic investment. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Samia’s push for Africa’s health independence

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Donatus Akamugri Atanga praised the commitment of President John Dramani Mahama to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. 8

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): Coopération transfrontalière: le Burkina et le Ghana misent sur une action concertée

Tanzania Tanzania: John Dramani Mahama is the President of Ghana who was involved in the planned bilateral meetings with South Africa. 6

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Ghana delays South Africa meetings over anti-migrant violence

Cameroon Cameroon: John Dramani Mahama is the current president of Ghana who honored Jerry John Rawlings' legacy during a memorial ceremony. 8

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site: Ghana : Le NDC rebaptise son siège au nom de Jerry John Rawlings

Tanzania Tanzania: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama told delegates that history does not ask us to inherit guilt, but it asks us to inherit responsibility. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

United States United States: Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama told delegates that history asks us to inherit responsibility regarding the transatlantic slave trade. 7

Fox News: African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point reparations plan in Ghana

Taiwan Taiwan: Ghana's bill is awaiting sign-off by President John Dramani Mahama, who has previously said he would sign such a measure into law. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: African lawmakers back tougher anti-LGBT laws

Liberia Liberia: President John Dramani Mahama has made reparatory justice one of the defining themes of Ghana's foreign policy. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Boakai Urges Africa to Broaden Reparations Agenda | News

Liberia Liberia: Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama reinforced the call for a paradigm shift in how Africa manages its resources and engages with the global economy. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Mahama, Adesina Declare Africa’s Rise | Region