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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Al-Jazeera Twitter Account Temporarily ‘suspended’

Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera said the Twitter account for its main Arabic-language channel was temporarily...

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Philippine Troops Pound Islamists As Death Toll Passes 300

Philippine troops pounded Islamist militants holding parts of southern Marawi city with air strikes and artillery...

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Palestinians Dismiss IS Claim of Israel Policewoman Killing

Palestinian militant factions on Saturday dismissed a claim by the Islamic State group that it was behind the fatal...

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IMF Says Pakistan Outlook ‘favourable’, Warns of Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the outlook for Pakistan's economy was "favourable", citing Chinese...

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Ireland Rack Up Seven Tries As They Cruise Past Japan

Ireland gave Japan a brutal reality check as they crushed the Asian champions 50-22 on Saturday in the second of their...

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Lions Floor Maoris In All Blacks Dress Rehearsal

Leigh Halfpenny booted the British and Irish Lions to a convincing 32-10 win over the Maori All Blacks on Saturday to...

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Kohli Simply the Best, Says De Villiers

India captain Virat Kohli leads his team into Sunday's Champions Trophy final against bitter rivals Pakistan with South...

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English Football League Apologises For Carabao Cup Livestream Farce

The English Football League apologised on Saturday after error-riddled graphics appeared on their online broadcast of...

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US Billionaire Brings Dutch Painters To China’s Masses

Standing in a dimly-lit gallery space in China's National Museum, the owner of the world's only privately-held Vermeer...

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Backlash From Mayweather-McGregor Will Last Years, Says Promoter Duva

Promoter Kathy Duva says the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight is "bad for boxing" and the backlash from the...

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Protests Held As Fire Anger Increases

Protests were held in London as residents demanded support for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Between 50...

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US Destroyer Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Japan

The US Navy has requested help from the Japanese coastguard. A US Navy destroyer has collided with a merchant vessel...

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Djibouti Accuses Eritrea of Occupying Disputed Area

Djibouti's foreign minister has accused neighbouring Eritrea of occupying a disputed territory along their border...

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Experts Point Out Army Role In Kasai Massacres

Both security forces and Kamwina Nsapu militiamen are accused of murder, mutilation, rape, and destruction of property....

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Police Officer Acquitted of Philando Castile Killing

A Minnesota police officer was acquitted of manslaughter on Friday for the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a black...

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Russia ‘may Have Killed IS Head Baghdadi’

Russia's defence ministry is investigating whether one of its air strikes in Syria killed the leader of the Islamic...

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Sudan Begins Trial of Top Activist Accused of Spying

The trial of a prominent Sudanese human rights activist accused of spying for foreign embassies opened on Wednesday in...

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Xi Meets FIFA Boss As China Eyes World Cup

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Wednesday as the football world watches for signs...

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Carrefour Pulls Dog Meat From Shelves In China

French retailer Carrefour has removed dog meat products from two supermarkets in China after an outcry from animal...

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Sudan Begins Trial of Top Activist Accused of Spying

The trial of a prominent Sudanese human rights activist accused of spying for foreign embassies opened on Wednesday in...