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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Rights Groups Denounce Egypt NGO Law

Eight watchdogs, including Human Rights Watch, on Friday denounced Egypt's adoption of a contentious new law to...

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Former German President To Be Named UN Envoy For W. Sahara

Former German president Horst Koehler will be appointed new UN envoy for Western Sahara, tasked with restarting talks...

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South African Januarie Joins Agen

South Africa international scrum-half Enrico Januarie has signed for French Top 14 newboys Agen for next season, the...

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Waymo Turning Tech Talent To Self-Driving Trucks

Alphabet-owned Waymo is putting its autonomous driving expertise to work in trucking, in a new track for the unit...

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Forget Durant Versus LeBron, It’s All Durant-Rihanna Now

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant denied deliberately staring down singer-actress Rihanna, a devout LeBron James...

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Suu Kyi To Consult Trudeau On Constitutional Reform

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel to Canada next week to consult with Prime Minister Justin...

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Suu Kyi To Consult Trudeau On Constitutional Reform

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel to Canada next week to consult with Prime Minister Justin...

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Morocco City On Strike Over Arrest of Protest Movement Head

Most shops were shuttered Friday in the northern Morocco city of Al-Hoceima, the second day of a general strike called...

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FBI Helping Qatar In ‘hacking’ Probe

The FBI is helping Qatar investigate the source of an alleged "hack" of state media which sparked diplomatic tensions...

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US Carriers In Sea of Japan In Show of Force To N.Korea

Two US aircraft carriers and their escort vessels carried out naval maneuvers in the Sea of Japan this week in a show...

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US States, Cities and Firms Unite Behind Paris Accord

Democratic state governors, city mayors and powerful companies united Friday in defiance of President Donald Trump's...

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Australia Set Revised 235 To Win Against New Zealand

Australia were set a revised target of 235 in 33 overs to win their Champions Trophy one-day international opener...

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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe, 93, Starts Nationwide Speaking Tour

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Friday launched a nationwide 10-venue speaking tour aimed at drumming up support...

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Radiohead Hit Back At Israel Boycott Calls As ‘divisive’

Radiohead hit back Friday at a campaign urging the band to scrap a show in Israel, calling the boycott effort divisive,...

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Sri Lanka Sweat On Mathews As Proteas Duo Get All Clear

Sri Lanka face a nervous wait to discover if captain Angelo Mathews will be fit for their Champions Trophy one-day...

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E. Guinea, Poland, Kuwait Among Six Elected To UN Security Council

Equatorial Guinea was for the first time elected to the UN Security Council on Friday during a vote that saw Ivory...

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Australia’s Turnbull Warns Against ‘coercive’ China

China has nothing to gain by strong-arming its way in the Asia Pacific, Australia's prime minister said Friday, warning...

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Australia’s Turnbull Warns Against ‘coercive’ China

China has nothing to gain by strong-arming its way in the Asia Pacific, Australia's prime minister said Friday, warning...

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Kabila Rival Files UN Rights Complaint Against DR Congo Govt

Exiled Democratic Republic of Congo opposition politician Moise Katumbi on Friday filed a complaint with the UN in...

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Hundreds Join In Jerusalem ‘SlutWalk’

Hundreds of young Israelis, many wearing just bras and shorts, staged a "SlutWalk" through central Jerusalem on Friday...