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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Residents of Historic Israeli Settlement Say They Have Returned Home

For Yohanan Ben Yaakov, taking part in the creation of the first Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank in 1967...

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Kumble-Kohli Row Clouds India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Opener

Title-holders India will look to put an off-field row behind them when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in their...

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From TV Hero To Fallen US Cultural Icon

A celebrity's fall from grace is always ugly, but that of Bill Cosby -- a once beloved comedian who broke through...

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Nordqvist Leads In Search of LPGA Three-Peat

Sweden's Anna Nordqvist got off to a hot start in her bid for a third straight LPGA ShopRite Classic crown on Friday...

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Man Held For Stealing Portland Attack Victim’s Wedding Ring

A homeless man was arrested on Friday on suspicion of stealing the wedding ring and backpack of one of two men fatally...

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Protestors and Police Clash Over Arrest of Morocco Movement Head

Hundreds of young people clashed with riot police in northern Morocco Friday, following a general strike called by...

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Captain Smith Wants More From Australia Attack At Champions Trophy

Australia captain Steven Smith looked forward to a better performance from his attack in the remainder of the Champions...

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Afghanistan Win Toss, Opt To Bat First Against West Indies

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

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Cavaliers Vow More Aggressive, Decisive Play Against Warriors

LeBron James and his Cleveland teammates will need quicker decisions and more aggressive play in Sunday's second game...

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After Trump Shoutout On Climate, Pittsburgh Hits Back

As the people of Pittsburgh hustled to work on Friday, most everyone had heard the to their alarm, Donald Trump had...

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Equities Advance Despite Weak US Jobs Report

Global stocks rallied Friday, with US and German markets hitting records after a lackluster US jobs report raised...

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UN Slaps Targeted Sanctions On 18 N. Korean Officials, Firms

The UN Security Council on Friday put North Korea's suspected spy chief, 13 other Pyongyang officials and four entities...

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484 Civilians Killed In US-Led Fight Against IS

Attacks on Islamic State group targets by US-led coalition forces have killed 484 civilians since mid-2014, the US...

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Kerr Comeback Possible But Brown Coaching NBA Warriors For Now

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, sidelined by complications from 2015 back surgery, reportedly is feeling better...

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Republican Senator Accused of Trying To ‘erase’ History of CIA Torture

Democrats on Friday accused a powerful Republican senator of seeking to erase the history of the CIA's torture program...

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‘Trump Broke Me,’ Says Comedian After Severed Head Row

US comedian Kathy Griffin tearfully accused Donald Trump and his family Friday of trying to ruin her life, revealing...

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US Asks Visa Applicants For Social Media Handles

The United States has begun asking some would-be visitors applying for visas to provide their identities on social...

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Climate Change Decision Reveals Splits

There was applause in the White House Rose Garden when President Donald Trump announced he was pulling the United...

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French Forces Battle Militants In Northern Mali

French forces operating in northern Mali said Friday that they had taken "out of action" around 20 militants in...

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Record-Setting Dufner Sets 2nd Round Pace At Memorial

Jason Dufner holed out from the fairway for an eagle en route to a second straight 65 and a record-setting 36-hole...