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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Why Did Theresa May Call An Election?

When Theresa May announced on 18 April that she planned to call a "snap" general election, it surprised almost...

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UK Set For Hung Parliament

The Conservatives have failed to win an overall majority, and the UK is now set for a hung parliament, says the latest...

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Theresa May Under Pressure After Losses

The UK looks set to have a hung parliament with the Conservatives as the largest party, with most general election...

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Spotify Nemesis Taylor Swift Ends Streaming Boycott

Once Spotify's most visible critic, pop superstar Taylor Swift on Friday returned her music to all streaming services...

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Gatland Will Welcome ‘Warrenball’ Critics, Says All Blacks Great…

All Blacks great John Kirwan has dismissed claims that British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is one-dimensional,...

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Penguins Rout Predators, Edge Closer To Stanley Cup

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a statement Thursday, moving within one win of a second straight NHL Stanley Cup title...

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Labour Win Gower and Cardiff North

Labour have taken back Gower, Cardiff North and Vale of Clwyd from the Conservatives in a strong general election night...

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US, China Trap Seoul Between A Rock and A THAAD Place

Installing a controversial US missile defence system in South Korea was never going to be easy but, caught between...

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Can Theresa May Stay As PM?

Update - Friday 9 June: 05:00 BST The conversations have started not just about whether the Tories will be able to form...

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Solar Power Price Slump Casts Shadow On India’s Green Future

Solar power prices in India have hit rock bottom, but it is not all good news for the electricity-starved country as...

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Alex Salmond Loses Seat To Conservatives

The SNP's former leader Alex Salmond has lost his Gordon seat to the Scottish Conservatives. The Tories also defeated...

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Canterbury Won By Labour For First Time

Canterbury has elected a Labour MP for the first time since the constituency was formed in 1918. Tory MP Sir Julian...

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SDLP and UUP Lose Westminster Seats

All 18 of Northern Ireland's MPs have been confirmed with the SDLP and UUP losing their seats at Westminster. The final...

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Hunt For Myanmar Plane Wreck Survivors Enters Third Day

Search and rescue efforts for a plane that crashed off Myanmar's southern coast entered a third day on Friday, as hopes...

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Korean Air Flight Lands Safely After Smoke In Cockpit Scare

A Korean Air flight carrying more than 150 passengers landed safely at a Japanese airport Friday shortly after pilots...

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China Rolls Out Green Carpet For California On Climate

China treated a US governor to a red carpet reception this week, while President Donald Trump's energy chief received a...

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Art Seeks To Heal Wounds In Divided Cyprus

Inside an art gallery on the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Selma Bolayir draws a large yellow sun on a...

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Afghans Find Truth In Comedy

They are a thorn in the side of abusive Afghan warlords, corrupt policemen and double-dealing politicians, skewering...

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Palestinian Violinist Brings Music To Young Refugees

As a boy, Ramzi Aburedwan found himself caught up in the first Palestinian uprising, a well-known photo at the time...

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Hunt Deserves Chance, Says Wallabies Coach

Coach Michael Cheika said veteran code-hopper Karmichael Hunt had earned his chance with Australia after overcoming the...