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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Family to Fight Sale of Prince Paisely Park

Prince's famous Paisley Park mansion could soon hit the open market, but there's a legal beef brewing that might squash...

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Syrian Rebels ‘Seize Key Town Manbij From IS’

A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters has taken "almost complete control" of a strategically important...

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Nissan Has No Doubts Over Sponsorship

The chief executive of Nissan says it was "the right decision" to sponsor the Rio Olympics, despite a slump in...

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Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Have Lunch With Gun Violence Survivors

Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian have lunch with gun violence survivors

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Donald Trump Relents Over Paul Ryan Re-Election

US presidential candidate Donald Trump has publicly backed House Speaker Paul Ryan days after snubbing him in a spat at...

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Fire Kills 13 at Birthday Party in Bar

A fire during a birthday party at a bar in the northern French city of Rouen has killed at least 13 people and injured...

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Ben Arfa Could Play as Striker With Cavani Out

Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery could use Hatem Ben Arfa as a central striker in the absence of Edinson Cavani when...

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Cheers for Gisele Bündchen at Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

The gave have begun! Brazil's own Gisele Bündchen helped open the 2016 Summer Olympics with a bang, Friday, stunning...

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Opening Ceremony Celebrates Brazil to Open Games

The 2016 Olympic Games were formally opened in a colourful and pulsating ceremony at Rio's Maracana stadium. Broadcast...

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Kris Jenner Steps Out First Time After Car Accident

Kris Jenner isn't letting her recent car accident slow her down. The KarJenner matriarch was spotted out and about in...

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Over 450,000 Condoms Distributed as the Rio 2016 Olympics Kicks Off

The 2016 Olympics kicks off today in Rio de Janiero and much of the conversation around this year’s games is...

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Pele Pulls Out of Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Due to Illness

Football great Pele will not light the Olympic cauldron at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony due to health concerns. The...

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AC Milan Complete Gomez Signing

AC Milan have announced the signing of centre-back Gustavo Gomez from Argentine side Lanus. The 23-year-old Paraguay...

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Pokemon Go Banned by Iranian Authorities Over ‘Security’

Authorities in Iran have banned the Pokemon Go app because of unspecified "security concerns". The decision was taken...

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Moroccan Boxer Held Over Alleged Sex Assault

A Moroccan boxer has been arrested by Brazilian police over allegations of sexually assaulting two female cleaners in...

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Debuchy Offered to Galatasaray as Arsenal Exit Nears

Mathieu Debuchy could be on his way to Galatasaray after the Arsenal defender was offered to the Turkish side. The...

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Superman Comic Debut Fetches Almost $1m

The condition of the comic was rated as 5.5 out of 10 A rare copy of the comic in which Superman made his debut has...

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Cavani and Thiago Silva to Miss Lyon Clash

Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will miss Paris Saint-Germain's Trophee des Champions clash with Lyon on Saturday due...

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Russians Riled by PM Medvedev’s Teacher Remarks

Russia's prime minister has again landed himself in hot water with his comments - this time about teachers. Dmitry...

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Adolf Hitler Comedy Included on German Oscar Shortlist

A satirical comedy about Adolf Hitler is one of eight titles that Germany is considering as its submission for next...