John Dramani Mahama has received an honorary doctorate from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) in Moscow.

The degree was conferred on him at a ceremony that took place at the university on October 27, 2026, in recognition of his leadership and public service.

The award is one of two honorary doctorates scheduled for President Mahama during his visit in Moscow.

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The Russian University of Transport is also expected to confer an honorary doctorate on him.

President John Mahama is in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the Third Russia–Africa Summit hosted by Russian President, Vladimir Putin.

He and other African leaders are expected to take part in an Economic and Humanitarian Forum, with President Mahama also scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Putin.

President Mahama is also scheduled to engage a number of Russian businesses and state institutions to explore opportunities in trade, investment and bilateral cooperation.

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