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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Articles by Kwame Mensah

International

Kenya Refugee Repatriation ‘unlawful’

The repatriation of Somali refugees from the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya fails to meet international standards for...

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More Hacked Athletes’ Files Released

Hackers allegedly from Russia have released more athletes' medical files stolen from the World Anti-Doping Agency...

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No Serious Brexit Talks ‘for 12 Months’

Substantive Brexit talks between the UK and the rest of the EU are unlikely to start much before the end of 2017, a...

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Black Pastor Cuts Short Trump Speech

The pastor of a Michigan black church has interrupted Donald Trump as he pilloried Hillary Clinton in a speech. Rev...

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Aguero Hat-Trick Downs Gladbach

Sergio Aguero netted a second hat-trick in as many Champions League games to ensure Manchester City started their Group...

Opinion

GTUC’s Decade of Robust Technology Education Worth Celebrating

By D. I. Laary, GNA Accra, Sept. 14, GNA - The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has its roots in Ghana...

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Creepy Nocturnal Clown Sightings Leave US Police Baffled

Dozens of reported sightings of lurking creepy clowns have been flooding US police stations this summer. Children claim...

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Hillary Clinton ‘healthy and Fit’, Says Doctor

Hillary Clinton is "healthy and fit to serve" as US president, says her doctor, as her campaign released updated...

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Singapore Paralympians Immortalised As Lego Figurines

Singapore Paralympians immortalised as Lego figurines It is the ultimate Lego dream: two of Singapore's Paralympic...

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Brazil Ex-President Lula and Wife Face Charges In Corruption Scandal

Federal prosecutors in Brazil have asked a judge to file corruption charges against former president Luiz Inacio Lula...

International

Brazil Ex-President Lula Faces Charges

Brazilian federal prosecutors have asked a judge to file corruption charges against former president Luiz Inacio Lula...

Opinion

The Illusion Of Our Earthly Lives

Every three years in the village of Toraja in South Sualwesi, in Indonesia they hold a very strange festival. They...

Opinion

As I See This Sort Of Defection

On a busy news day, this story would not have made the headlines at all…. A former campaign coordinator of the main...

International

Rooney Out of Utd Squad For Feyenoord Trip

Wayne Rooney has been left out of Manchester United's 20-man squad for the Europa League match at Feyenoord on Thursday...

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Kenyan Jailed For 100 Years For Abusing Girls In Church

A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in jail for sexually abusing three girls in a church in the village...

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Nigeria’s Ex-First Lady Suing Anti-Corruption Body

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has confirmed to the BBC that former first lady Patience Jonathan is taking the...

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South Sudanese Stave Off Death With Water Lilies and Goat Bones

Tens of thousands of people in South Sudan are on the brink of starvation with many living in swamps and surviving on...

Opinion

From A Disclaimer To A Research Professor At Age 31

There is this trending story on social media which says that some 10years ago, Diego Simeone played alongside Fernando...

Opinion

Lets All Vote For Development

Politics is about development and making sure citizens benefit reasonably from the resources of the country, to improve...

International

Obama Lifts Economic Sanctions From Ivory Coast, Citing Progress

U. S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday lifted economic sanctions that were placed on Ivory Coast more than 10 years...