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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Yemen Cholera Outbreak Shows Signs of Slowing

A cholera outbreak in Yemen, which has claimed 1,400 lives in two months, shows tentative signs of slowing as fatality...

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British and Irish Lions Test Hopefuls Blow It Against Hurricanes

The British and Irish Lions squandered a 16-point lead as the Wellington Hurricanes roared back to snatch a 31-31 draw...

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North Korea Likens Trump To Hitler

North Korea compared US President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler on Tuesday in its latest diatribe, amid high tensions...

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China Lodges Protest Over Indian Border Incursion Claim

China has made a formal protest after accusing Indian border guards of crossing from Sikkim state into its Tibetan...

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China Swim Star Ning Zetao Fails To Qualify For World Title Defence

Chinese swim star Ning Zetao will not defend his 100m freestyle world title next month after failing to qualify for the...

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Google Faces Record EU Fine On Tuesday

The EU's powerful anti-trust regulator is set to slap Google with a record fine on Tuesday in yet another salvo against...

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Militants Used Water Route To Beat Philippine Offensive

Islamist militants occupying parts of a southern Philippine city used a water route to bring in ammunition and evacuate...

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Hong Kong Shark Art Protests At Fin Trade

A towering shark fin sculpture is the latest addition to Hong Kong's harbourfront as part of an artistic push against...

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Boy Travels 143 MILES From Morocco To Spain Under Bus

A boy survived a perilous 143 mile journey from Morocco to Spain hanging underneath a bus, it has emerged. Footage has...

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Mongolia’s Losing Presidential Candidate Demands Recount

Mongolia's third-place finisher in the presidential vote demanded a recount on Tuesday, claiming fraud after election...

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Pacquiao Eyeing Mayweather Rematch, Says Trainer

A rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could be on the cards if the legendary Filipino boxer wins his...

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Dalton Says America’s Cup Won With Damaged Boat

Kiwis on Tuesday greeted Team New Zealand's America's Cup victory with jubilation and a huge sigh of relief as it was...

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Shanghai SIPG Warn Fans Over Oscar Protest

Shanghai SIPG told fans to "be free of arrogance and rashness" after angry supporters of the Chinese Super League club...

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Dreaded WWII Zero Fighter Takes To the Skies Over Japan

Salvaged from the Papua New Guinean jungle, a restored World War II Japanese Zero fighter has taken to the skies over...

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Thai Court Acquits ‘popcorn Gunman’ Accused of Protest Bloodshed

A Thai appeals court on Tuesday overturned a murder conviction of a gunman who gained national notoriety for allegedly...

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Samsung To Sell Off Refurbished Galaxy Note 7s

The world's biggest smartphone maker Samsung will next week start reselling refurbished Galaxy Note 7 devices after a...

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China’s Treatment of Sick Activist Raises Fears For Others

China's treatment of cancer-stricken democracy activist Liu Xiaobo reflects Beijing's hardening crackdown on political...

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All Black Kaino Denies Intent To Hurt Murray

All Black Jerome Kaino on Tuesday rejected allegations he maliciously targeted British and Irish Lions scrum-half Conor...

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Mongolia To Hold First Presidential Runoff On July 9

Mongolia will hold its first ever presidential runoff vote on July 9 after none of the three candidates secured an...

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Capello Frustrated As Fists Fly At China Football Game

New manager Fabio Capello told players to cool it after scuffles marred Jiangsu Suning's 0-0 draw with Beijing Guoan,...