{"id":116763,"date":"2026-04-04T10:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T10:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/president-mahama-hosts-zimbabwes-president-mnangagwa"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:47:08","slug":"president-mahama-hosts-zimbabwes-president-mnangagwa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/president-mahama-hosts-zimbabwes-president-mnangagwa","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama Hosts Zimbabwe&#8217;S President Mnangagwa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong> <\/span><b>President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday night hosted his visiting Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa to a state banquet in Accra.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>President Mnangagwa arrived in Accra on April 1, for a three-day state visit to Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The state banquet reaffirms the commitment of both nations to advance strategic cooperation, trade, and sustainable development, celebrating a partnership anchored in history, trust, and shared aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama in his address at the state banquet highlighted the historic bonds between Ghana and Zimbabwe, noting that their connection \u201cpredates formal diplomacy\u201d and was forged through the defining struggles for Africa led by visionaries like Osagyefuo Dr Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and the late President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated that their shared ideals of freedom, dignity, and Pan-African unity continue to guide the nations today, describing the evening as \u201cnot merely ceremonial; it is a celebration of a relationship shaped by history, enriched by shared experiences, and sustained by genuine human connections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut beyond these historic bonds lies a deep personal connection. President Mugabe once lived and worked in Ghana, for those of you who don\u2019t know it. He worked as a teacher, an intellectual, and immersed himself in the spirit of the newly independent nation of Ghana,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama said President Mugabe\u2019s marriage to Madam Sally Francisca Mugabe, a proud daughter of Ghana, further cemented the ties between their two people.<\/p>\n<p>He said Zimbabwe\u2019s independence marked a major milestone in the African liberation struggle.<\/p>\n<p>Adding that this event was immortalized by the great Jamaican singer and philosopher Robert Nesta Marley in his lyrics where he says, \u201cAfricans a-liberate Zimbabwe\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is something profoundly reassuring about the friendship between Ghana and Zimbabwe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has endured the test of time; it has adapted to changing circumstances and remains anchored in the mutual respect and trust that exists between us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He noted that this perhaps was a true measure of partnership, not only in the agreement they signed, but in the ease of understanding the depth of goodwill and the confidence that they could always find common ground in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTonight, therefore, we are not only honoured by your visit, but we also celebrate the partnership that continues to evolve,\u201d President Mahama said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe affirm our shared commitment to deepening this cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and economic transformation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd our two countries recognise the immense opportunities before us and were determined to translate our historic ties into tangible benefits for our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On his part, President Mnangagwa reflected on Ghana\u2019s historical role in Zimbabwe\u2019s liberation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost of my colleagues received training here in Ghana for the armed liberation of Zimbabwe. We are forever grateful to Ghana,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the visit presents opportunities for strengthened business-to-business cooperation and affirmed that the state\u2019s visit underscores the longstanding ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>In a gesture of mutual appreciation, President Mnangagwa received gifts of fugu and kente, while he also presented a bag made from crocodile skin and a unique artefact to President Mahama, symbolising the enduring friendship and cultural ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Ghana<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday night hosted his visiting Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa to a state banquet in Accra. 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