President John Dramani Mahama has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s engagement with the global community, urging partners to move beyond transactional trade toward long-term, transformative investments.
Addressing the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, President Mahama said Africa’s development future depends on alliances that deliver shared prosperity through industrial growth, stronger supply chains and sustainable opportunities.
“Partnerships of tomorrow must advance shared prosperity. We must work together to invest in renewable and clean energy, modern infrastructure, resilient food systems, digital transformation, and, above all, human capital development,” he said.
He stressed that Africa is not seeking partners only for trade, adding that, “Africa welcomes global partners not merely to trade with, but to transform with through investments that builds industries, strengthens supply chains, and creates shared opportunity.”
President Mahama noted that with a population of more than 1.3 billion people and the world’s youngest workforce, the continent is well positioned to play a decisive role in the global economy if supported by the right partnerships.
He emphasised that sustained investment in energy, infrastructure, food systems and human capital development would be critical to unlocking Africa’s full economic potential and ensuring inclusive growth across the continent.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
