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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I Support Donald Trump

Jeb Bush is resolutely #NeverTrump but his son, George P. Bush, no longer is. George P. Bush, the Texas land...

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‘I Don’t Care About Human Rights’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has named several government officials, including judges, members of Congress and...

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President Erdogan and Opposition Unite In Turkey Rally

More than a million people have attended a pro-democracy rally held in Istanbul in response to Turkey's failed coup...

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Macedonia Storm; At Least 20 Die Overnight In Freak Deluge

At least 20 people have died in floods that hit the Macedonian capital, Skopje, following torrential rain. The victims'...

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Istanbul Rally Against Plot

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered in Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, for a rally to protest against last...

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Thai Votes Back Military Constitution

A clear majority of Thai referendum voters have backed a draft constitution written by an army-appointed committee....

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Russian Athletes Banned After Doping Scandal

Russian athletes are banned from competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics following the country's doping scandal. The...

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Pogba Set For Man Utd Medical

Manchester United are on the brink of re-signing Paul Pogba from Juventus in the world's first £100m transfer deal....

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Belgium Machete Attacker Was Algerian, Say Officials

Belgian officials say a man who wounded two policewomen with a machete was a 33-year-old Algerian believed to have been...

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Anc Women’s League Defend Zuma

The leader of the ANC women’s league has defended President Zuma, who was humiliated live on television by four women...

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Belgium Launches Terror Probe After Machete Attack On Police

Belgium has opened a terror investigation into a machete assault in which two policewomen were wounded. Prosecutors...

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Iranian Nuclear Scientist Shahram Amiri Executed For Treason

An Iranian scientist who provided the US with information about the country's nuclear programme has been hanged for...

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Barcelona Allow Vermaelen To Attend Roma Medical

Barcelona have confirmed that defender Thomas Vermaelen has been given permission to travel to Italy and undergo a...

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Kenyan Anti-Doping Agency To Investigate New Bribery Allegations

Anti-doping chiefs will investigate claims a Kenyan athletics official offered to give athletes prior warning of drugs...

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At Least 15 Die Overnight In Freak Deluge

At least 15 people have died overnight as storms caused Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, to flood. Their bodies were...

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Lebanese Athletes Refuse To Travel With Israel Team

Lebanese athletes refused to share a bus with the Israel team to get to Friday's Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony,...

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Gymnast Samir Ait Said Breaks Leg During Olympic Vault

Samir Ait Said was performing on the first day of the men's gymnastics French gymnast Samir Ait Said suffered a...

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Syria Rebels ‘break Government Siege’ of Aleppo

Rebel factions in Syria say they have broken a weeks-long government siege of Aleppo, amid scenes of rejoicing in the...

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Jailed Pistorius Treated In Hospital For Injuries

Jailed South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has received treatment in hospital, with one report saying he had injuries...

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Tyga Gifts Kylie Jenner With A Car For 19th Birthday

Now that's a gift! Tyga wins at gift giving. The rapper gave his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz...