John Dramani Mahama is the President of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to renew their commitment to protecting the continent’s future, reminding them that African nations share a collective responsibility for one another and for generations yet unborn.
He delivered the message on March 2, 2026, in Arusha, Tanzania, during the Official Opening of the 2026 Judicial Year and the 20th Anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
In his address, Mahama emphasised the idea of continental solidarity, describing African states as bound together not only by geography but by shared destiny.
“As I said earlier, all the nations on the African continent are each other’s keepers. I truly believe this. I also believe that each of us is a keeper of the dreams and hopes our ancestors could not achieve. We pave the way for their dreams to be realised, if not by us, then by the generations succeeding us,” he said.
He noted that justice systems across Africa have seen significant improvements over the years, pointing specifically to reforms underway in Ghana to strengthen judicial institutions.
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“Justice systems in Africa have strengthened over the past decades. In Ghana, we are strengthening our judicial systems. As I stand and recollect my youth and my fear for my father through my recurring nightmares, I realise that I can put those fears to rest,” he said.
President Mahama praised the African Court for its work over the past two decades, highlighting its importance in protecting rights beyond national boundaries.
“For the past 20 years, we have had a court that can protect the rights and dignity of African people beyond the borders of our individual nations,” he stated.
Speaking in Arusha, a city widely recognised for its role in advancing human rights on the continent, he stressed the need for Africa to act decisively and honour its commitments.
“While I am here in this historic city of Arusha, a city well known as the site where human rights are affirmed and the dignity of African people is protected, the time for Africa is now. Now is the time for us to meet the challenge of keeping the promises we have made to future generations, promises we have signed and pledged to uphold,” he said.
Mahama ended with a call for deeper investment in the Court’s future, urging African nations to ensure it continues to grow in strength and global relevance.
“Now is the time to deepen our commitment to the Court so that in 20 years, when we celebrate its 40th anniversary, it will stand as the leading international judicial body and a model for others. Now is the time for Africa to step into its greatness,” Mahama added.
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