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

Articles by Kwame Mensah

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Young Chinese In the Red As Easy Credit Drives Up Debt

When Wu Qi and her husband traded in their Mazda 3 for a more expensive Mercedes Benz sedan, they applied for a 200,000...

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Why Nuclear Could Become the Next ‘fossil’ Fuel

A gray dinosaur statue outside south Florida's largest power plant is meant to symbolize two decommissioned fossil fuel...

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Frustration and Hope

Nigeria on Tuesday marks 50 years since the declaration of an independent Republic of Biafra plunged the country into a...

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Venus Williams Set For French Open 20th Anniversary

Serena Williams may be missing from this year's French Open, but big sister Venus is still going strong and marks her...

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A Painful Chapter In Nigeria’s History

Fifty years ago, the Igbo people of southeast Nigeria seceded, declaring an independent Republic of Biafra and sparking...

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Mother of Uber Founder Killed In Boating Accident

The mother of Travis Kalanick, founder of the on-demand ride service Uber, was killed in a boating accident and his...

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A Legacy Etched In Minds of Americans

John F. Kennedy -- young, heroic, charismatic -- embodied the overflowing promise of possibility of 20th century...

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Hopes of ‘Trump-O-Nomics’ Vs Slow-Growth Reality

President Donald Trump's economic and tax agenda assume growth in the world's largest economy will see a sustained...

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North Korea Leader Oversees ‘new’ Weapon System Test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has overseen a test of a new anti-aircraft weapon system, state media said Sunday, amid...

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New Pakistan Skipper Faces Trophy Acid Test

New captain Sarfraz Ahmed will face his stiffest test yet when he leads unfancied Pakistan in the Champion's Trophy --...

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Armed With Fizz and Self-Belief, Bangladesh Seek A Champions Trophy…

With a fiery new bowler named Fizz leading the young guns and all-rounder Mushfiqur Rahim the old guard, Bangladesh are...

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Google Linking Online and Offline Worlds In New Ad Challenge

Google is testing a way to tie online ads to brick-and-mortar store purchases, a move whetting marketing appetites...

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Sri Lanka Hope For Malinga Magic At Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka have turned to old warhorse Lasith Malinga to put fight into their Champions Trophy campaign and reverse...

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India Out ‘to Enjoy’ Champions Trophy After Money Row

Virat Kohli says India will go out "to enjoy" their cricket as they aim to defend their Champions Trophy crown against...

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Messi Family Joins Copa Celebrations

The Barcelona star finally got his hands on silverware after a frustrating end to the season, and his loved ones were...

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BA Aims To Resume Most UK Flights

British Airways says it is aiming to run a "near normal schedule" at Gatwick and the "majority of services" from...

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Images of Manchester Bomber Released

CCTV images showing suicide bomber Salman Abedi on the night he attacked Manchester Arena killing 22 people have been...

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Man Who Died Defending Muslim ‘a Hero’

The mother of a US man who died protecting two young women from anti-Muslim harassment has called him "a hero" who...

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Hall of Fame Pitcher, Congressman Bunning Dies

Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning, who went from baseball to serving in the US Congress, has died at the age of 85, the...

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Libya Jihadist Group Ansar Al-Sharia Announces Dissolution

The Libyan jihadist group Ansar al-Sharia, which is linked to Al-Qaeda and deemed a terrorist organisation by the UN...