General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has stated that Africa’s sovereignty is being undermined by what he described as a ‘Triple Dependency’ on external actors for security, social services and the mineral exploitation. Mahama explained that the first dependency relates to security, where African states continue to rely heavily on external powers for defence and stability. “This condition undermines genuine sovereignty,” Mahama stated. He said the initiative is not a call for isolationism but a push for pragmatism and transparency in Africa’s engagement with the global economy. President Mahama noted that while Africa’s founding leaders secured political independence, the current generation must deliver economic transformation.

Source: GhanaWeb February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC