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When Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama returned to power in 2025, many citizens hoped for strong economic recovery and peace. But few expected one of his boldest moves: a shift in foreign policy away from traditional Western allies like the United States and the European Union, toward Russia and Sahel countries like Burkina Faso and Mali. This move has drawn praise from Pan-Africanists and strong warnings from economists and security analysts.