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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Trump’s Tweets Entertain and Confound

President Donald Trump's cryptic tweet of a non-existent word -- "covfefe" -- sparked a flood of humor and ridicule on...

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NBC Finalises Deal For Euronews Stake

NBC News has finalised its deal to take a 25 percent stake in Euronews as it seeks to compete on a more global scale,...

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Malaysia Airlines Flight Forced To Land Over Bomb Scare

A Malaysia Airlines flight was forced to return to Melbourne to land late Wednesday after a "disruptive" passenger on...

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NY Times Offers Buyouts In Newsroom Reorganization

The New York Times said Wednesday it was offering buyouts to its newsroom employees in a move aimed at eliminating...

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Heavily-Armed Man Arrested At Trump Hotel In Washington

Police in the US capital Wednesday arrested a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle at Trump International Hotel, as...

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Buhari’s Health ‘no Cause For Alarm’

Nigeria's information minister on Wednesday said fears for President Muhammadu Buhari's health were unfounded, despite...

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‘We’re Getting Better Too,’ Mortaza Warns England Before Trophy Clash

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza accepted England were a far better side than the one his team knocked out of the...

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SpaceX Poised For Thursday Cargo Launch To Space Station

SpaceX is poised to blast off its next delivery of food, supplies and science experiments to the astronauts living at...

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Space Junk Could Destroy Satellites, Hurt Economies

The growing amount of fast-moving space debris orbiting the Earth could lead to catastrophic collisions with...

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Partner of Gay Policeman Murdered By ISIS MARRIES Him Posthumously

The partner of a gay policeman gunned down by a jihadist on Paris's Champs-Elysees avenue in April has married him...

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New Protests Shake Morocco’s North

Thousands staged demonstrations for a fifth night running in northern Morocco to demand the release of the leader of a...

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Elkeson Seals All-Chinese Grudge Match In AFC Champions League

Brazilian striker Elkeson scored once and forced an own goal as Shanghai SIPG downed Chinese rivals Jiangsu Suning 3-2...

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Sri Lanka Bans Open Garbage Dumping To Protect Elephants

Authorities in Sri Lanka on Wednesday banned the open dumping of garbage near wildlife sanctuaries to discourage...

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Taiwan Backlash Over Emirates Flag Ban

Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, faced fierce criticism in Taiwan Wednesday after it reportedly banned...

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Kuwait Court Condemns 7 To Death For Raping Disabled Boy

Seven men have been sentenced to death for raping a disabled boy in Kuwait and threatening to leak footage of the...

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Two Dead In Saudi School Shooting

A gunman killed two staff at a private school in the Saudi Arabian capital on Wednesday, a security source told AFP. "A...

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Space Junk Could Destroy Satellites, Hurt Economies

The growing amount of fast-moving space debris orbiting the Earth could lead to catastrophic collisions with...

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Kuwait Court Condemns 7 To Death For Raping Disabled Boy

A Kuwaiti appeals court on Wednesday sentenced seven young men to death for the abduction and rape of a disabled...

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Trump Blasts Comedian Kathy Griffin Over Severed-Head Photo

Donald Trump castigated a well-known comedian on Wednesday after the release of a grisly-looking photo showing her...

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Britain’s May In Saudi Arabia Seeking Deals

British Prime Minister Theresa May held talks with Saudi officials on Tuesday, hoping to tap the oil-rich kingdom's...