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Akufo-Addo Congratulates New German President

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Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his election as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. He wished him luck through the course of his tenure of office. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a former foreign minister was elected the 12th persons to hold the ceremonial post on Sunday 12th February, 2017. He won 931 … Read more

Steinmeier Chosen By Lawmakers

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Former German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been elected president by a parliamentary assembly. The Social Democrat, 61, is one of Germany’s most popular politicians. The post is largely ceremonial, but the president represents Germany abroad and is seen as carrying moral weight. During the US election campaign, the usually circumspect ex-lawyer described Donald Trump … Read more