Kwame Mensah

Kwame Mensah is a senior political correspondent based in Accra. With over a decade of experience covering Ghana's Parliament, elections, and government policy, he brings sharp analysis and deep sourcing to GhanaStar's political coverage. A graduate of the University of Ghana's School of Communication Studies, Kwame has previously reported for the Daily Graphic and Joy FM. He specializes in governance, public accountability, and West African geopolitics.

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Australian Tennis Star’s Father Pleads ‘not Guilty’ To Molestation…

The father of retired Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis pleaded "not guilty" on Thursday to charges he sexually...

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Apple Axes IPod Nano and Shuffle

Touch became the last iPod standing on Thursday as Apple removed nano and shuffle stand-alone digital music players...

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Japan’s Scandal-Hit Defence Chief Announces Resignation

Hawkish Japanese defence minister Tomomi Inada on Friday announced her resignation over a long-brewing scandal...

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Three US Senators Balk At Health Bill, Putting Reforms In Peril

US Republican efforts to reform health care neared collapse Thursday as three senators threatened to oppose a partial...

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Dizzy Spells Hinder Kuchar As Five Share PGA Canadian Open Lead

Matt Kuchar's hopes of regaining his balance in the wake of a "crushing" British Open defeat by Jordan Spieth took a...

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Chelsea Backlash A Lesson For Clubs Chasing China Cash

Kenedy's offensive social media posts about China sparked calls for his club Chelsea to be banned from the country and...

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Yellen Again Or Gary Cohn

As President Donald Trump looks to put his stamp on the Federal Reserve, an unexpected frontrunner has emerged to lead...

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Sjostrom Wants More In Women’s 100m Freestyle Final

Sarah Sjostrom says there is more in the tank, with the women's 100m freestyle world-record again under threat after...

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Women Accused of Kim Jong-Nam Murder To Enter Pleas

Two women accused of the Cold War-style assassination of the half-brother of North Korea's leader in Malaysia are...

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Sessions Says Hurt By Trump Outbursts, But Not Quitting

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday called a barrage of criticism from President Donald Trump "hurtful" --...

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US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions, Sends Bill To Trump

The US Senate on Thursday passed bipartisan sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, sending the package to President...

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Scaramucci Rips Into White House Colleagues

White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has launched a searing foul-mouthed attack on his most senior...

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Three US Senators Balk At Health Bill, Putting Reform In Jeopardy

US Republican efforts to reform health care hit the skids Thursday when three senators threatened to oppose a partial...

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NY Jury Hears Closings In ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli Fraud Trial

A troubled genius working to save lives or a compulsive liar who defrauded investors? A US jury heard closing arguments...

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US Hails Indictment of Russian In Bitcoin Laundering

US officials Thursday hailed the arrest and indictment of a Russian accused of laundering billions of dollars through a...

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Amazon Sales Surge, But Spending Bites Into Profit

Internet colossus Amazon on Thursday reported profit shrank in the recently ended quarter despite surging sales as it...

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UN Security Council Backs Plan Agreed By Libya Rivals

The UN Security Council on Thursday endorsed a plan agreed by Libya's rival leaders for a ceasefire, political talks...

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US Republicans Abandon Border Adjustment Tax Proposal

The White House on Thursday abandoned a proposal to create a border adjustment tax which it had touted as a way of...

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I.Coast Seizes Record Three Tonnes of Pangolin Scales

Authorities in Ivory Coast have seized a record haul of three tonnes of pangolin scales worth an estimated $82,000, in...

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UN Urges Maldives To End Parliament Blockade

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the government in the Maldives to lift a blockade of parliament...