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.

27296 Articles Joined March 2026

Articles by Kwame Mensah

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Tanzania Upstages Mozambique On Gas

Tanzania, which won the geopolitics battle with Kenya, by snatching away the pipeline deal, has also upped its stake...

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Japan, African Countries Team Up To Boost Food Security

Boosting agricultural productivity and food security in Africa will require collective efforts by African countries and...

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African Govts Must Priortize Sanitation

Africa is a continent of astonishing potential. But if it is to build the future its citizens deserve, there is a need...

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I’m Willing To Swap Boko Haram Prisoners For the Chibok Girls

Nigeria’s President has again renewed his commitment to the rescue of the Chibok girls, saying government will not...

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Oscar Winner Treated ‘disgustingly’ By Police After Robbery Attack

Rhymefest, whose legal name is Che Smith, posted a video in which he argues with officers at the front desk. "You...

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Rush Is On To Get East Africa’s Oil, Gas To the Market

Oil and gas are the buzzwords in East Africa as countries try to outdo each other in getting their hydrocarbons out of...

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Southwest Aircraft Engine Explodes During Flight

A woman who was on the plane with her husband and three children told CNN affiliate KOCO that the engine was right...

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16 Killed At Wake In Aleppo

At least 16 people died when two barrel bombs struck as mourners attended a wake for children killed in a separate...

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Trump’s Campaign Chief Accused of Being Anti-Semitic By Ex-Wife

The new campaign chief of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been accused of being anti-semitic by his...

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Germany Expects ‘up To 300,000 Migrants’

Germany expects up to 300,000 migrants to arrive in the country this year, the head of its Federal Office for Migration...

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IS-Linked Group Frees Militants In Raid

Muslim extremists in the Philippines supporting the so-called Islamic State (IS) have freed at least eight fellow...

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Bolivian President Says Government Defeats

Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Saturday his government had defeated a "coup d'etat" by protesting miners. "Once...

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Soldiers Killed In Ambush In Paraguay

The EPP has been blamed for a string of kidnappings, murders and attacks Eight Paraguayan soldiers have been killed...

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Haiti’s Peanut Producers Oppose 500-Tonne US Donation

Peanut producers in Haiti have united to block the delivery of a 500-tonne shipment of nuts from the US. They say the...

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Atletico Must Improve Or Face Relegation Fight

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann warned his team they would be battling LaLiga relegation unless they improve...

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Zaza To West Ham A Done Deal, Says Chairman’s Son

Simone Zaza's move from Juventus to West Ham has been completed, according to the son of the Premier League side's...

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I’m Not Competing With Ibrahimovic

Sergio Aguero is happy with his start to the season, but insists he is not competing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic to become...

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Trump Promises To Track Immigrants

The US Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has said he will develop a tracking system to help authorities...

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NFL Player Refuses To Stand For Anthem

A US National Football League (NFL) quarterback has refused to stand for the national anthem in protest at what he sees...

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Museums To Collect For Quake Region

Sunday's proceeds from public museums across Italy will be dedicated to rebuilding work after the earthquake that...