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Ghana steps up efforts to mend regional ties with Sahel alliance appointment

John Dramani Mahama Ghana John Mahama Sahel Burkina Faso Mali Niger Ecowas AES National Security
Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama takes the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony for his second term, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, on 7 January 2025. REUTERS - Francis Kokoroko

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a former national security chief as envoy to the alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signalling his administration's intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations.

Larry Gbevlo-Lartey has been appointed to liaise with the three-nation Alliance of Sahel States (AES) which includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

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