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

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Two Arrested Over Deadly Oakland Blaze

Two people have been arrested over a warehouse fire last year in Oakland, California, that left 36 people dead. Derick...

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Australia Will Be Ready For England Showdown

Steve Smith insists Australia's batsmen will be ready for their do or die Champions Trophy showdown with England...

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Police Treat ‘cowardly’ Melbourne Siege As Terrorism

A fatal shootout claimed by the Islamic State group was being treated as a terrorist attack, Australian police said...

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Melbourne Siege A ‘terrorist Incident’

Australian police are treating as a "terrorist incident" a Melbourne siege in which a gunman was killed. Officers went...

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Pakistan’s Pride At Stake Against South Africa

Mickey Arthur has no doubt Pakistan will be "up for the fight" when they face his native South Africa in the Champions...

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Ecowas Forces Start Withdrawing From Guinea Bissau

Ecowas forces in Guinea-Bissau started withdrawing over the weekend. ECOWAS forces in Guinea-Bissau started withdrawing...

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Afghans Opt To Bat In Final West Indies Twenty20

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and chose to bat first against the West Indies in the final fixture...

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Trump Will Not Block Ex-FBI Director’s Testimony

Donald Trump will not use presidential powers to prevent ex-FBI director James Comey from testifying to Congress...

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Owner of Largest Star Wars Memorabilia Collection Robbed

The owner of the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia said on Monday a longtime friend had robbed him of more...

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US Urges UN To Investigate DRCongo Murders

The United States on Monday urged the United Nations to establish a special investigation into the murder of two UN...

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US Hotel Chain Warns Travel Ban Hitting Tourism

The US tourism industry faces the possibility of another "lost decade" of foreign visitors due to President Donald...

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Warriors Big Man Pachulia Hopes To Cap NBA Career With Title

Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia plays a key inside role for the NBA's winningest team, but they still can't...

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US-Led Strike Kills 21 Civilians Fleeing Syria’s Raqa

A US-led coalition air strike killed 21 civilians on Monday as they tried to escape the Islamic State group's Syrian...

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Tearful Testimony As Cosby Sexual Assault Trial Opens

Bill Cosby's trial for sexual assault opened Monday in Pennsylvania with tearful testimony as prosecutors painted the...

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NHL Predators Coach Calls For Freeze On Catfish

Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette on Monday urged the team's fans to halt their habit of throwing dead catfish...

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US Approves $1.4 Bn Slice of Massive Saudi Arms Deal

The United States approved two large military contracts totalling more than $1.4 billion on Monday after promising...

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EU To Give 50 Million Euros For African Force In Sahel

The EU is giving 50 million euros to set up a joint African military force in the Sahel region to fight jihadists, the...

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Apple ‘HomePod’ Speaker To Take On Amazon, Google

Apple on Monday unveiled its "HomePod" speaker as it moved to challenge Amazon Alexa and Google Home as a smart home...

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Parents’ Nasty Split Harms Kids’ Health For Decades

When children live through a contentious divorce or separation by their parents, the fallout appears to harm their...

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Netanyahu Insists Israel Retain Jordan Valley Military Control

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged that he would not cede military control of the West Bank's...