President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for Addis Ababa in Ethiopia to participate in the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.
At the summit, President Mahama will spearhead several key engagements on behalf of the Union, focusing on issues including reparations, gender equality, and financial inclusion. He is also scheduled to co-host a series of high-level side events during the summit.
As part of his engagements, the President will host a breakfast meeting on Saturday centred on the Accra Reset initiative, under the theme “Addis Reckoning.”
In addition, President Mahama is expected to hold bilateral talks with fellow African leaders and heads of multilateral institutions. He will also participate in an Italy–Africa Forum aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two regions.
Accompanying him to Addis Ababa is the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, who will attend the summit of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development.
President Mahama and the First Lady are expected to return to Accra on Monday, February 16.
