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.

27296 Articles Joined March 2026

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New Magazine and TV Channel Give Afghan Women A Cautious Voice

Afghan women are redrawing the media landscape in the deeply conservative country with the launch of a new magazine and...

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Warmbier Travel Agency Stops North Korea Trips For Americans

The tour agency that took US student Otto Warmbier to Pyongyang said Tuesday it would stop taking Americans to the...

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Pakistan Cricket Captain Gets Hero’s Welcome

Hundreds of fans gave Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed a hero's welcome as he arrived home carrying the Champions Trophy...

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US Teen Killed By Bear In Alaska Running Race

A 16-year-old boy was mauled and killed by a bear during a running race in Alaska at the weekend, managing to text his...

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Durant To Stay With NBA Champions Warriors But West Joins Clippers

Kevin Durant is set to make a new contract deal and stay with the Golden State Warriors, but the new NBA champions did...

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Tiger Woods Says He’s Getting ‘professional Help’

Tiger Woods, arrested three weeks ago for impaired driving, said Monday he is receiving "professional help" to manage...

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US Tries To Use Better China Ties To Press North Korea

Washington will host two of China's most senior officials Wednesday to deepen the dialogue between the world's greatest...

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Cavaliers Part Ways With GM Griffin As Deal Time Hits

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert announced on Monday that David Griffin is out as general manager of the NBA club...

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Global Coral Bleaching May Be Ending, US Agency Says

Coral reef bleaching may be easing after three years of high ocean temperatures, the longest such period since the...

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Chevron Prevails In Ecuador Pollution Battle At US Supreme Court

Oil giant Chevron prevailed in a long-running legal battle over pollution in Ecuador, with the US Supreme Court...

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UN Urges Djibouti and Eritrea To End Border Dispute

The UN Security Council has urged Djibouti and Eritrea to resolve their border dispute peacefully after tensions flared...

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Socceroos Boss Glum After Germany Defeat In Confederations Cup

Australia head coach Ange Postecoglou cut a disappointed figure after their 3-2 opening Confederations Cup defeat to...

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Congo To Withdraw UN Peacekeepers Accused of Misconduct

More than 600 troops from Congo Republic serving as UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic will be returning...

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US Student Dies After Release From N. Korea

Otto Warmbier, the US student released in a coma last week after nearly 18 months in detention in North Korea, died on...

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Global Stocks Gain As Macron Win Boosts Sentiment

European stock markets rose on Monday and US equities ended at records as traders cheered a strong victory for French...

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US Student Evacuated From N. Korea Has Died

Otto Warmbier, the US student released by North Korea in a coma last week after more than a year in detention, has...

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US Supreme Court To Hear ‘gerrymandering’ Case

The US Supreme Court announced Monday it would hear a case about possible gerrymandering in the drawing up of...

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Jacky Chan Goes 2-3 At Le Mans After DQ

Hong Kong actor and stuntman Jackie Chan saw his second car upgraded to third place in the Le Mans 24-hour race after a...

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US Police Under Scrutiny Over Pregnant Woman’s Shooting

Police in the western US state of Washington were under scrutiny on Monday after a pregnant woman was fatally shot by...

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Celtics, 76ers Complete Swap of First, Third NBA Draft Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers obtained the top pick in Thursday's NBA Draft from the Boston Celtics on Monday, both teams...