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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Fiji Down Scotland In Suva Rugby Test

A rare try from record-breaking hooker Ross Ford was not enough for Scotland to overhaul Fiji in a thrilling one-off...

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Over 140 People Feared Buried In China Landslide

Chinese rescuers scoured through rocks on Saturday in a frantic search for more than 140 people feared buried after a...

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Thai Activist Arrested For Commemorating Democratic Revolution

Thai authorities on Saturday detained an activist attempting to mark the 1932 revolution that ended absolute monarchy,...

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Wales Rugby Team Overcome Sickness To Beat Samoa

Wales players had to overcome a debilitating virus sweeping their camp to beat Samoa, coach Robin McBryde revealed...

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Clippers Stars Griffin, Paul Opt For Free Agency

Forward Blake Griffin has opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and will become an unrestricted free...

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Voting Starts In Sprawling PNG Elections

Voting began in Papua New Guinea elections Saturday with the Pacific nation's leader urging peaceful polling to show it...

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Around 100 People Feared Buried In China Landslide

Around 100 people are feared buried after a landslide smashed through their village in southwest China's Sichuan...

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Rookie Park Grabs Early Lead At LPGA Arkansas Championship

Park Sung-Hyun rolled in six straight birdies as she rode a hot putter to an eight-under 63 and a two-shot lead after...

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Gripping Tales Lure War-Weary Syrians To Damascus Cafe

With a slender sword in one hand and an antique storybook in the other, Ahmad al-Lahham captivates a packed Damascus...

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Panda Mania Hits Germany As China’s Cuddly Envoys Arrive

Germany was bracing for panda mania as furry ambassadors arrive from China on Saturday, destined for a new life as...

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Coleman, Gatlin Ease Into Final At US Athletics Trials

Rising star Christian Coleman eased into the final of the 100m at the US World Championship trials on Friday as hurdler...

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USA Eye Epic Comeback Against Dominant New Zealand In America’s Cup

Oracle Team USA need another epic turnaround to thwart a young, hungry Emirates Team New Zealand in the 35th America's...

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CNN Uses Sketch Artist At No-Camera White House Briefing

US media went back to the past on Friday to cover the daily White House press briefing, after President Donald Trump's...

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Climate Change More Important Than Partisan Politics

Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged people from both ends of the political spectrum to join a...

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NHL Devils Take Swiss Forward Hischier First Overall

The New Jersey Devils chose Nico Hischier with their top pick in the NHL entry draft on Friday, making the slick centre...

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Pentagon’s Nuke-Proof ‘Doomsday’ Planes Damaged By Tornado

Two of the Pentagon's specially reinforced "Doomsday" planes, designed to withstand the heat from a nuclear blast, were...

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Trump Hits Out At Obama Over His Handling of Russian Hacks

Donald Trump has hit out at Barack Obama following claims the former President had knowledge of Russia trying to hack...

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US Olympic Doctor Faces Trial For Sexual Abuse of Athletes

A former doctor to gymnasts from successive US Olympic teams is to stand trial on charges that he sexually assaulted...

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GM Reaches Settlement Over Faulty Ignition Switches

US auto giant General Motors has reached a settlement with hundreds of car owners in a lawsuit over faulty ignition...

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US Ends Role of Special Envoy To Afghanistan and Pakistan

The United States abolished the role of its special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday, just as it prepares to...