President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Africa’s artificial divisions, created during the Berlin Conference, continue to slow the continent’s development and limit prosperity for its people.
President John Dramani Mahama, during bilateral talks with President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, spoke on Ghana’s role in the African liberation struggle.
Mr. Mahama recalled the friendship between Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and Zambia’s founding President, Kenneth Kaunda. “Ghana virtually became the headquarters for all freedom fighters,” he said, adding that Nkrumah declared Ghana’s independence would be meaningless unless it was linked to the total liberation of Africa.
“Our forebears fought the battle against colonial domination and called on us to unite as a continent rather than remain divided into separate countries,” Mahama emphasized.
Looking ahead to Ghana’s 70th independence anniversary next year, the President noted that the divisions created by the Berlin Conference have prevented Africa from developing at an optimal speed.
“These artificial boundaries have slowed progress and limited the prosperity our people deserve,” he said.
President Mahama stressed the importance of strengthening both continental and bilateral ties. In discussions with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, he said both leaders agreed to deepen bilateral relations across regions.
“While cooperation at the continental level is essential, strong bilateral relations between countries can make a very big difference,” he added.
Mr. Mahama’s remarks highlight Ghana’s continued commitment to pan-African unity and collaboration as the country approaches seven decades of independence.
