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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Bill Cosby Latest In Litany of Famous Sexual Assault Cases

Megastar turned pariah Bill Cosby, who goes on trial Monday for allegedly drugging and assaulting a woman in 2004,...

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Taiwan Battles Floods As Torrential Rain Hits

Roads turned into rivers in northern Taiwan Friday as rain lashed the island, with rescuers helping residents evacuate...

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China Says Arson Behind Deadly School Bus Fire

A bus fire that killed 11 kindergarteners in eastern China last month was intentionally set by their disgruntled...

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China Vows To Uphold Climate Pact After US Pullout

Beijing vowed Friday to uphold the Paris climate accord after the United States withdrew from the pact, saying it was a...

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Japan Men Take Out ‘groper Insurance’ Against Sex Pest Claims

In Japan, where train travel can often be a perilous ordeal for women, an insurance company is reporting a sudden run...

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Six-Shooting USA Take Aim At First Under-20 Football World Title

The United States have raised hopes of a surprise Under-20 World Cup win after they stormed into the quarter-finals...

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Roger Waters Returns After 25 Years With Trump In Sights

On his first album in 25 years, Roger Waters has brought back the tense mood of isolation that characterized Pink...

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India’s Mobile Internet Use Increases Ninefold

Mobile internet usage in India has increased ninefold in a single year, after the launch of a new operator sparked a...

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Mattis Arrives In Singapore As N. Korea Tensions Swirl

Pentagon chief Jim Mattis arrived in Singapore on Friday ahead of a key defence summit where longstanding US allies...

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Angry Kabul Protest Over Deadly Truck Bombing

Afghan police fired aerial gunshots and water cannon Friday to stop dozens of protesters from marching on the...

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Pride and Prejudice As India, Pakistan Clash In Champions Trophy

India have far more at stake in Sunday's Champions Trophy match against arch-rivals Pakistan than launching their title...

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Tiger Woods Looks Bewildered In New Police Breathalyzer Video

A new police video broadcast by US media on Thursday shows a handcuffed Tiger Woods trying to blow into a tube as he...

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Taiwan Acquits Two Over Deadly 2014 TransAsia Crash

Two air traffic control officers accused of causing a plane crash in Taiwan that killed 49 people in 2014, the island's...

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Chinese Flops Jiangsu FC Part Ways With Coach

Chinese big-spenders Jiangsu Suning have parted ways with their coach Choi Yong-Soo after a disappointing season was...

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Controversy Trails Suicide of Missing Cameroonian Catholic Bishop

The priest is believed to have jumped into the river Sanaga after leaving behind a suicide message...

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Rwanda’s Electoral Body Challenged Over Vetting of Social Media Campaign

The decision by Rwanda’s electoral body to vet social media messages of presidential aspirants has received heavy...

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Durant, Curry Lead Warriors Over Cavaliers In NBA Finals Opener

Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Stephen Curry added 28 as the Golden State Warriors defeated defending champion...

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Militants Burn Down School, Kill Teacher In Kenya

Suspected al-Shabab militants killed a teacher and abducted another as they burned down a school late Wednesday in...

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Japan Parliament Passes Emperor Abdication Law

Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill Friday that allows ageing Emperor Akihito to step down, as it also...

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Chemical Cocktail Found In Barrier Reef Turtles

Human medicines and household substances have been discovered in the blood of green turtles in Australia's Great...