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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Libyan Group Says It Has Freed Kadhafi Son Seif Al-Islam

An armed group in Libya said on Facebook Saturday it has freed Seif al-Islam, the son of dead dictator Moamer Kadhafi...

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Mugabe Sacks Zimbabwe’s Chief Prosecutor

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has sacked the country's chief prosecutor, Johannes Tomana, after a tribunal found...

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James Corden Roasts David Beckham For Matching Outfits With Posh

We’ve all committed a few fashion faux pas we’d rather not recall. But James Corden isn’t letting David Beckham...

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Man Tells Wife He Was Joking When He Proposed 20 Years Ago

David is a husband, father and former pastor who has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, for 20...

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Tim Cook Reveals’ Who Is Really Behind Donald Trump’s Late Night Tweets

Tim Cook used part of his address to graduating students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Friday to poke fun...

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‘Air Cocaine’ Smuggler Transferred To France

A Frenchman sentenced to 20 years' jail in the Dominican Republic over a plot to smuggle a planeload of drugs has been...

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Former Winners Nigeria and Zambia Lose At Home In 2019 Qualifiers

Former African champions Nigeria and Zambia both suffered home defeats on Saturday in their first group qualifiers for...

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Gas Giant Qatar Petroleum Says Unaffected By Gulf Crisis

Energy giant Qatar Petroleum said in a statement on Saturday that it was "business as usual" despite a spiralling...

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Congo Fighting Keeps 150,000 Children From School

Tens of thousands of children in central Democratic Republic of Congo can’t go to school because of the violence...

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England’s Women Thrash Switzerland

England's preparations for the European Women's Championship continued with an impressive 4-0 win in Switzerland. Mark...

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UN Peacekeeper Death Toll Rises After Mali Jihadist Attack

The death toll in a jihadist attack on UN peacekeepers in northern Mali has risen to four, the United Nations mission...

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Chad Settles Tax Dispute With Foreign Oil Firms

Chad, one of the countries hardest hit by the drop in oil prices, announced that it would seek to diversify its economy...

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Aguero To Arsenal Mooted By Merson As He Speculates On Alexis Exit

Charlie Nicholas also sees the Gunners parting with their Chilean forward this summer, but would like to see Arsene...

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Trump Commits To NATO Security Clause After Refusing A Few Weeksago

President Donald Trump, days after returning from a European trip to meet with NATO allies, waited until Friday to...

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South Africa Shock Nigeria In CAN Qualifier

South Africa recorded their first-ever competitive victory over Nigeria on Saturday, winning in a 2019 Africa Cup of...

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Egypt Jails 8 Soccer Fans Two Years Over Illegal Protests

The eight will also be monitored for another two years after they finish their jail terms. An Egyptian court sentenced...

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Christensen To Return To Chelsea For Future Talks With Conte

After two years on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, the Denmark international is heading back to London ahead of the...

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Wearing A Barcelona Shirt Could Land Fans In Prison For Up To 15 Years

Barcelona fans in Saudi Arabia could be punished with up to 15 years in prison for wearing their team’s colours....

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South Africa Beat France To Regain Some Pride

South Africa scored a season-opening 37-14 Test triumph over France in Pretoria Saturday to regain some pride after a...

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Gifts Memorializing Florida Shooting Victims Key To Healing

An Ikea sofa, paper wings, 49 wooden crosses - these are some of the gifts sent by well-wishers from around the world...