President John Dramani Mahama has warned about the growing threats of nationalism and economic instability on the global stage, calling on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation.
Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Mahama described the UN as “the proverbial town square of our modern global village,” emphasizing its critical role in maintaining dialogue and unity among nations.
He cautioned that while digital platforms and artificial intelligence create an illusion of global connectivity, they often isolate people, reinforce biases, and spread misinformation.
According to Mahama, these technological shifts, combined with economic volatility and a rise in nationalist policies, are fueling global tension and undermining multilateralism.
“These are dangerous times. Our world is currently experiencing a rise in nationalism and economic instability. There is a general breakdown of multilateralism; various acts of aggression have been committed against the sovereignty of others, and nations are attempting to circumvent the very safeguards put in place to prevent large-scale global conflict,” Mahama said, highlighting the urgency of renewed international solidarity.
The President also criticized exclusionary practices at the UN, citing the denial of visas to President Abbas and the Palestinian delegation as a concerning precedent that threatens global diplomatic norms.
Mahama concluded by urging nations to strengthen multilateral institutions, respect sovereignty, and collaborate to address global crises, warning that failure to do so risks repeating historical mistakes.
This address underscores Ghana’s position that global stability requires vigilance, cooperation, and a recommitment to multilateral principles in an increasingly fragmented world.
