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ABOUT John Dramani Mahama, Vice President of Ghana

ARTICLES:

Silence and Solidarity in 1968 Ghana

In My First Coup d'Etat, the country's vice president compares his school bully to dictators in 1960s Africa.

What Would Fela Think of Today's Africa?

The Afrobeat legend might have been inspired by Nigeria's recent presidential elections, as well as Africa's outburst of democracy.

Your Take: The Bridge Between Ghana and Black America

As Ghana celebrates its independence from colonial rule 54 years ago, its vice president takes time to note the link between his country's liberation struggle and the U.S. civil rights movement.

Your Take: Wired for Freedom in Africa

Ghana's vice president explains how digital technology has become integral in the quest for freedom across Africa.

Your Take: There's Still Hope for Democracy in Africa

Ghana's vice president weighs in on the current election turmoil in neighboring Côte d'Ivoire and the prospect for peaceful power transitions on the African continent.

Your Take: Seeing Africa With Different Eyes

Maybe soccer has the power to shift perceptions about the continent, says Ghana's vice president.