President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has called for a cessation of hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States of America, urging a swift return to dialogue to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
According to President Mahama, the ongoing conflict poses serious global economic risks, particularly for Africa, given Iran’s strategic position in global oil production and supply chains.
The President made the remarks in Arusha during a bilateral meeting with his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, shortly after officially opening the 2026 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
“Just two days ago, attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel were met with retaliatory strikes by Iran on Gulf countries, creating a new geopolitical situation,” President Mahama observed.
He cautioned that the ripple effects of the conflict particularly in the energy market could have far-reaching consequences for African economies, many of which remain vulnerable to fluctuations in global crude oil prices.
“We know that these shocks will come. But when they come, we must prepare ourselves to ensure that our people are protected,” he stated. “That region is the epicenter of global oil supplies. And when crude oil prices rise beyond a certain threshold, it has a negative impact on our economies.”
President Mahama therefore appealed to the countries involved to prioritize diplomacy over military confrontation.
“We call for the cessation of the conflict and a return to dialogue so that peace can be restored to the region,” he emphasized.
He further urged African leaders to remain proactive and united in developing strategies to shield their economies and citizens from external shocks arising from global geopolitical tensions.
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