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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‘Bloodletting of Christians Must End’

President Donald Trump on Friday decried an attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt that left at least 28 dead, calling on...

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UN Braces For Up To 200,000 Iraqis To Flee Mosul

As many as 200,000 Iraqis may try in the coming days to flee areas of Mosul under the control of the Islamic State...

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Gavrilova Aims To End Stosur’s 450-Week Run As Top Aussie

Samantha Stosur's 450-week run as Australian number one will come to an end on Saturday if she loses to compatriot...

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US Military To Test Anti-ICBM System

The US military will try to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile in a test of a defense system that comes...

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Sarfraz Says Pakistan Have ‘nothing To Lose’ In Champions Trophy

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed believes his side will "have nothing to lose" when the Champions Trophy one-day...

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Now Trump Team Wants To Get ‘TOUGHER’ On Russia Sanctions

Washington won't ease sanctions the U. S. slapped on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine – and is even contemplating...

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Two Chinese Fighters Intercept US Plane In S. China Sea

The South China Sea, a focus of international tension, was the scene of an "unsafe encounter" between two Chinese...

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Why Civilian Deaths In Iraq and Syria Are Increasing

Reports of civilian deaths from US-led air strikes in Iraq and Syria have soared in recent months, raising questions...

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Clinton Slams Fake News At Wellesley Graduation Speech

Hillary Clinton launched a stinging attack on fake news and delivered veiled barbs against President Donald Trump on...

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Du Plessis Hopes Proteas Have ‘blown Away England Cobwebs’

South Africa hope to live up to their reputation as the world's top-ranked one-day international side at Southampton on...

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Clinton Slams Fake News At Wellesley Graduation Speech

Hillary Clinton launched a stinging attack on fake news and delivered veiled barbs against President Donald Trump on...

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US Rules Out Easing Sanctions On Russia

Washington will not ease sanctions on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine and may even get tougher on Moscow, the White...

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Rights Groups Condemn Ugandan Inaction Over Killings

Rights groups on Friday accused the Ugandan government of inaction over the deadly assault by security forces on a...

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Coach Mitchell Inherits ‘big, Fat, Lazy Bulls’

Former New Zealand coach John Mitchell has been tasked with reviving the fortunes of Super Rugby strugglers Northern...

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Tunisia Freezes Businessmen’s Assets Over ‘corruption’

Tunisian authorities on Friday froze the assets of eight businessmen suspected of corruption, including some already...

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Chinese 50 Years Off Euro Elite

Carlos Tevez may be reaping the rewards of China's football boom, but believes standards in his new home fall well...

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Australia’s Beale Out of Premiership Final

Australia's Kurtley Beale will miss Wasps' English Premiership final against Exeter at Twickenham on Saturday with a...

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Zambia Extends Detention of Opposition Leader

Hundreds of supporters of Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema protested outside court on Friday when a judge...

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Trump Uses Ramadan Message To Urge End To Violence

US President Donald Trump wished Muslims "a joyful Ramadan," on Friday, urging them to use the holy month to reject...

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Pressure Piles On Trump With Son-In-Law Under FBI Scrutiny

Donald Trump's son-in-law and top aide, Jared Kushner, has been caught in the spotlight of an FBI probe into Russian...