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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International

British Embassy In Turkey Closes For Security Reasons

The British Embassy in Turkey will be closed on Friday for security reasons, the British Foreign Office (FCO)...

International

US Seeks $14bn Deutsche Bank Settlement

The US Department of Justice is asking Deutsche Bank to pay $14bn (£10.6bn) to settle an investigation into...

International

British Troops Condemned Over Iraqi Boy’s Death In 2003

Four UK soldiers who "forced" an Iraqi boy into a canal and let him drown have been condemned by a judge investigating...

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Ohio Police Officer Kills Black Teenager ‘who Drew BB Gun’

A 13-year-old black boy has been shot dead by police in the US state of Ohio after allegedly pulling an air gun from...

Opinion

A Bad Strategy Could Be A Tragedy

It is commonly said that " it is easy to destroy than to build". Those who built this nation struggled for decades and...

International

US Regulators Order Recall of 1m Samsung Note 7 Phones

US safety regulators have announced a formal recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after reports of fires caused by...

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Trump Campaign Acknowledges Obama Was Born In US

The Trump campaign has acknowledged in a statement that President Obama was born in the US. The Republican candidate...

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Brazil Soap Legend Drowns On Set

One of Brazil's best-loved television actors, Domingos Montagner, has drowned in a river where the crew had been...

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EU Leaders ‘need Sober Look At Problems’

The European Council President Donald Tusk has called on EU leaders to take a "sober and brutally honest" look at the...

Opinion

Empty Endorsements!

As the 2016 elections draw closer, various entities have issued predictions and polls; some are reasonable, others are...

Opinion

Political Parties Must Not Stretch Their Rivalry Too Far

It is the wish of all well-meaning and peace loving people across the nation and the world that events leading to the...

Opinion

What Is Happening In the Camp of the Empty Braggarts?

By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 Folks, at a time that one expects the NPP camp to be on its feet to...

International

Fuel ‘too Dirty For Europe’ Sold To Africa Instead

A new report by Swiss-based non-governmental organisation, Public Eye has criticised commodity-trading firms in...

International

Four Questioned In Italy After Woman’s Suicide Over Sex Video

Four men are being questioned in Italy in connection with the suicide of a woman who battled for months to have a viral...

International

La Liga To Investigate Barca Over Neymar Case

The matter of the Brazilian's arrival from Santos in 2013 has been reopened La Liga has officially launched an...

International

Donald Trump In Excellent Health

Republican nominee Donald Trump is in "excellent physical health," according to a letter from his doctor. Mr Trump...

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‘America’s Got Talent’ Crowns Grace VanderWaal As Winner

Fans of this season's "America's Got Talent" were probably not all that surprised by the winner. Twelve-year-old...

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Russia Extends Porn Site Ban

Russia's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has blocked access to two of the world's largest pornography websites. Internet...

International

Conte Confirms Luiz To Start Against Liverpool

Antonio Conte has confirmed David Luiz will start for Chelsea in Friday's Premier League encounter with Liverpool and...

International

Rivals Unite To Celebrate Winnie Mandela’s 80th Birthday

There was a rare outbreak of peace among South Africa's political elite last night as they come together to celebrate...