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

Articles by Kwame Mensah

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Hong Kong Tycoon and Ex-Deputy Leader Lose Graft Appeal

Hong Kong property tycoon Thomas Kwok and ex-deputy leader Rafael Hui will serve out their jail terms after their final...

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Australia’s Ten Network Goes Into Administration

Australia's Ten Network, one of the nation's three commercial channels which broadcasts shows such as "I'm a...

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The Migrant Crossroads of Hope… and Broken Dreams

Wild-eyed with matted hair after four days in the searing Sahara sun, Ibrahim Kande climbs out of the pick-up truck he...

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Migrants Dice With Death On Flimsy Boats and In the Desert

Maria gave smugglers all her family savings and crossed three countries and the searing Libyan desert, but when she...

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Video Game Play As Spectator Sport Center-Stage At E3

Long fiercely guarded video game industry terrain, the Electronic Entertainment Expo kicked off on Tuesday with...

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Giant Flying Turkey Once Roamed Australia

A giant, flying turkey as tall as a kangaroo once roamed Australia, palaeontologists said Wednesday, after an analysis...

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Daunting Aid Challenges As Civilians Flee Syria’s Raqa

The battle to oust the Islamic State group from its stronghold of Raqa is creating daunting challenges for aid groups...

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Bangladesh Break Into Asia’s Top Cricket Rivalries

When Bangladesh battle India in the Champions Trophy semi-final on Thursday it will be the consecration of a new Asian...

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Dustin Johnson Ready For Long Game In US Open Double Bid

Dustin Johnson will aim to exploit his big-hitting prowess on the longest course in major championship history when he...

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Underdogs Pakistan Head Into Champions Trophy Semi Against England

Pakistan may be the underdogs heading into a Champions Trophy semi-final with England in Cardiff on Wednesday, but...

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New Zealand Sailing Great Coutts Brushes Aside America’s Cup Critics

New Zealand sailing great Russell Coutts dismissed criticism of this year's America's Cup from his home country, ahead...

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Trump Lets Pentagon Set Afghanistan Troop Levels

President Donald Trump has granted the Pentagon authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan, a US official said...

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Kohli Promised No Let-Up From India In Champions Trophy Bangladesh…

India captain Virat Kohli has promised there will be no let-up from the title-holders when they face Bangladesh in the...

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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Protest At US Ohio Abortion Bill

Activists in the US state of Ohio have been inspired by The Handmaid's Tale in their protest against a bill placing...

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Jeff Sessions Denies Third Meeting With Russia Envoy

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has denied during a Congress hearing having undisclosed meetings with Russian...

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EU ‘open’ To Change of Heart, Say France and Germany

French President Emmanuel Macron says the possibility of the UK remaining in the European Union is an option until...

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Trump Administration Unveils Plan To Defang Consumer Watchdog

The Trump administration has said it wants to ease oversight of smaller banks and curb the Consumer Financial...

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‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Brandon Rogers Dies Before His Performance Airs

Dr. Brandon Rogers, an upcoming contestant on “America’s Got Talent,” died on Sunday, TMZ reports. He was 29....

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Colombia’s Farc Hand Over A Further 30% of Weapons

Colombia's Farc rebel group has handed over a further 30% of its weapons to United Nations inspectors as part of the...

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England Suffer Friendly Defeat By 10-Man France

England's final game of the season ended in defeat as they were deservedly beaten by effervescent France in an...