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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Trio Missing Off PNG Coast After Boat Capsizes

Three men from Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea are missing after their boat capsized off PNG, officials said...

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Philippine Troops Raise Flag As Bombs Fall On Islamist-Held City

Embattled Philippine troops struggling to force out Islamist militants from a southern city raised the national flag...

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Xi To Meet FIFA Boss As China Harbours World Cup Ambition

China's football-mad President Xi Jinping will meet with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Beijing on Wednesday as the...

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Set Adrift In South Sudan’s War, A Family Is Reunited

Their hug is long and moving but awkward as Jorgina, sobbing, strains to embrace her teenage son Emmanuel who has grown...

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Senior US Prosecutor Bharara Fired ‘after Refusing Trump Call’

A former leading federal prosecutor in New York has revealed he was sacked by Donald Trump after receiving several...

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Pound Struggles To Rebound In After Shock British Vote

The pound struggled on Monday to recover from last week's sharp losses that came in the wake of a shock British...

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Trump’s Family Joins Him In White House

President Trump has been joined in the White House by First Lady Melania Trump and their son Barron As of Sunday night,...

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Penguins Down Predators To Retain Stanley Cup

Patric Hornqvist of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores a goal against goalie Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators in game...

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Gulf Crisis Threatens Qatar Airways Transit Business

Qatar Airways has made Doha a global hub in just a few years, but barring it from Gulf states' airspace threatens its...

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West Indies Stumble To Low Target To Level Afghan Series

West Indies overcame a mini collapse on their way to a series-levelling four-wicket victory in a low-scoring second...

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US, Mexico Battle To Draw After Bradley Wonder Strike

Michael Bradley scored a spectacular long-range goal as the United States battled to a 1-1 draw with arch-rivals Mexico...

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Merkel’s G20-Africa Meet Aims To Reduce Poverty, Migrant Influx

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will on Monday meet African leaders in Berlin on initiatives aiming to reduce the...

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DR Congo’s ‘The Terminator’ To Testify In War Crimes Trial

Congolese ex-rebel commander Bosco Ntaganda will finally testify Wednesday in his trial at the International Criminal...

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China Eastern Plane Lands At Sydney With Hole In Engine

A China Eastern Airlines plane has had to turn back to Sydney airport after a technical failure which left a hole in an...

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Curry Vows More Aggressive Play After NBA Finals’ Struggles

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry promises more aggressive play in Monday's fifth game of the NBA Finals...

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Marissa Mayer Fades Out As Yahoo Ends Its Run

Marissa Mayer was hailed as Yahoo's savior when she took charge of the pioneering internet firm five years ago. But...

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After Delay, Trump’s Family Joins Him In White House

As of Sunday night, the White House has two new occupants: US First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron have finally...

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China Eastern Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Australia

A China Eastern passenger plane suffered a serious fault that tore a huge hole in one of its engine casings and forced...

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Irving Sinks Big Shots For Cavaliers When Need Greatest

Kyrie Irving has become Cleveland's clutch sharpshooter in the NBA playoffs, the Cavaliers guard making his biggest...

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Ruthless India Demolish South Africa In Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli says India's Champions Trophy demolition of South Africa was fuelled by his refusal to spare his players...