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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New Zealand One Win Away From America’s Cup Glory

Helmsman Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand defeated two-time defenders Oracle Team USA twice on Sunday to...

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South African Batsman AB de Villiers To Decide Future In August

AB de Villiers left South Africa's tour of England saying he would decide his cricket future in August. One of the...

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All Black Ioane’s Family Takes In Marooned Lions Fan

A stranded British and Irish Lions supporter has told how a stranger's act of kindness resulted in him bunking down at...

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Bunker Chip-In Brings Spieth His 10th PGA Title

Jordan Spieth sank a bunker shot on the first playoff hole on Sunday to defeat US compatriot Daniel Berger and win the...

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Rahane, Kohli Shine As India Rout West Indies In Second ODI

Ajinkya Rahane's third hundred and a blistering assault by captain Virat Kohli took India to a comfortable 105-run...

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‘Transformers 5’ Dominates Box Office But Opens At Franchise-Low

"Transformers: The Last Knight" smashed its way to the top of the North American box office, industry estimates showed...

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Hong Kong Activists Stage China Protest Ahead of Xi Visit

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters on Monday draped a black flag over a statue symbolising the city's return to China...

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High Emotion As Queen Mary 2, Four Trimarans Race To New York

Four high-tech trimarans, made purely for racing speed, and the Queen Mary 2, built soley for luxury, set off for New...

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Anti-Trump But Also Pro-Fun

Tens of thousands of marchers paraded through New York streets Sunday in a huge Gay Pride parade, with many proudly...

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The Stench of Death Rises Over Mosul’s Old City

Devastated buildings, piles of rubble and putrid corpses of jihadists: apocalyptic scenes unfold in the Old City of...

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Weary Mongolians To Vote After ‘dark’ Campaigns

Mongolians head to the polls on Monday to choose between a horse breeder, a judoka and a feng shui master after a...

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Rahane Century, Kohli Assault As India Make 310-5

Ajinkya Rahane´s third hundred and a blistering assault by captain Virat Kohli lifted India to a formidable 310 for...

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US Sets Gold Cup Lineup With Eye On World Cup

US national team coach Bruce Arena named a 23-player roster Sunday for next month's Gold Cup, using the North American...

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Werner Brace Fires Germany Into Semis Against Mexico

Timo Werner netted twice as Germany set up a Confederations Cup semi-final against Mexico with a 3-1 win on Sunday...

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Iran Seeks Stronger Ties With Qatar

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said his country wants to bolster ties with Qatar and rejected a Saudi-led...

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US Urges Qatar and Saudi-Led Group To ‘lower Rhetoric’

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Sunday for a "lowering of rhetoric" between Qatar and a four-nation group...

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US High Court Looks To Travel Ban Ruling and A Possible Retirement

The White House declined to comment Sunday on speculation that a pivotal US Supreme Court justice might announce his...

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Israel Targets Syria After Fresh Stray Fire

Israeli forces fired on Syrian regime positions after projectiles from the war-torn country hit the occupied Golan...

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Chad Leader Says Glencore Oil Contract Was Irresponsible

Chad President Idriss Deby said Sunday his country had been "irresponsible" in striking oil for cash deals with Swiss...

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Trump, and 2 Democrats, Criticize Obama’s Response To Russia Hacking

President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his criticism of Barack Obama's response to concerns Russia was trying to...