President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in London, United Kingdom, ahead of his scheduled address at the Financial Times (FT) Africa Summit 2026.
President Mahama is expected to share perspectives on the strategic opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s economic future at the summit, which brings together heads of state, global business leaders and leading institutional financiers.
According to a statement on his engagements, the President will draw on his role as Chair of the Presidential Council of the Accra Reset to contribute to discussions on Africa’s economic prospects.
The two-day FT Africa Summit focuses on accelerating inclusive growth and mobilising capital amid changes in the global economic order.
Mahama to lead Tana Hugh-Level Forum in Ethiopia
Following his engagements in the United Kingdom, President Mahama will travel to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, to lead the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa.
As Chairperson of the Tana Forum, he is expected to formally present the State of Security in Africa Report on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The forum brings together stakeholders to deliberate on security challenges facing the continent and explore approaches to addressing them.
President Mahama’s engagements in the United Kingdom and Ethiopia will focus on discussions around Africa’s economic future and security priorities.

