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Ghana's opposition rejects election results
Mahama, 62, charged that Akufo-Addo, 76, had harnessed the military in a bid to sway the outcome, a claim the government said was false.
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Ghana president wins second term with 51.59%
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won a second term after a tightly contested presidential election, the country's electoral commission announced Wednesday, beating long-time opponent John Mahama.
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5 dead in Ghana election violence as accusations fly
The deaths were reported as early results confirmed a tight race for the presidency and Ghana's neighbours urged political camps to uphold a peaceful outcome after trading heated accusations.
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Ghana set for close presidential race as old rivals face off
Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana -- long a beacon of democracy and stability in west Africa -- has ensured peaceful transfers of power on seven occasions since it returned to democracy nearly 30 years ago.
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Ghana presidential candidate selects first female running mate for major party
The December 7 poll will pit Mahama, who governed from 2012 to early 2017, against his successor, President Nana Akufo-Addo, who defeated him in the late 2016 election.
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Over 5,000 observers expected for Kenya’s hotly contested polls
The electoral commission says it’s the highest number of observers the country has ever had, a clear sign that all eyes will be on the East African economic giant.
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Ghana’s new President Akufo-Addo says will cut taxes
It is not clear how the new president will be able to cut taxes and still stick to an IMF austerity plan.
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Ghana’s president-elect under pressure to deliver
Voters gave President John Mahama just one four-year term before they wielded the axe.
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Ghana radio station calls elections: opposition leader has won presidency.
Joy FM’s website showed Akufo-Addo winning with 53% of the vote with incumbent, Mahama on 45.15%.
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Ghana’s main opposition calls on president to concede poll defeat
The NPP says its candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, has won at least 52% of the vote according to its own tally.
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Counting begins in Ghana presidential elections
A run-off will be held later this month if none of the two candidates secures more than half of the votes.
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Ghana’s Mahama accuses foe of undermining confidence in voting
The West African country prides itself on its record as a stable democracy with peaceful transitions of power.
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Ghana President Mahama asks for second term to consolidate gains
Mahama is seeking a second & final four-year term in what is expected to be a close race between him & Nana Akufo-Addo
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Ghana leader tells UN to dance to tune of Michael Jackson
Mahama bemoaned that refugees trying to make a better life for themselves were being made the scapegoats.
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Ghana president outlines policy plans ahead of December election
President John Mahama is bidding for a second and final four-year term in office.
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Blast at Ghana petrol station kills at least 90 people
President John Mahama said he was heartbroken by the heavy loss of lives and damage.
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Burkina Faso: Zida fears for country's stability
Isaac Zida agreed to Burkina Faso having elections next November and says a civilian will lead the transition.
