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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Latham Hits Ton As New Zealand Punish Ireland

Tom Latham hit a century as New Zealand smashed 72 runs off the last four overs to post 344-6 in the Tri-Series against...

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International Football Returning To Iraq

After a years-long absence predominantly due to security concerns, international football will return to Iraq when the...

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In Somber Times, Band Phoenix Revels In Italian Fantasy

In the four years since Phoenix last released an album, much has looked bleak -- brutal war and a refugee crisis, angry...

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Trump Slams Iran In First Foreign Speech

US President Donald Trump made a 30-minute speech on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on his first foreign...

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Ivanka Praises Saudi ‘progress’ On Women’s Rights

President Trump's daughter Ivanka said Sunday that ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia has made 'encouraging' progress in...

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Suspected Boko Haram Jihadists Kill Vigilantes In Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram jihadists killed six people fighting alongside the military in two separate incidents in northeast...

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Trump Calls For International Isolation of Iran

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Muslim countries to deny sanctuary to extremists and called for international...

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Barred From WHO Meet, Taiwan Urges Global ‘pressure’ On China

Taiwan voiced deep disappointment Sunday at its exclusion from a major World Health Organization meeting, and urged...

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Tillerson Says US Pressure On North Korea In ‘early Stages’

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Sunday that the United States was still in the "early stages" of applying...

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Saudi King Slams Iran As ‘spearhead of Global Terrorism’

Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Sunday accused regional rival Shiite Iran of exporting extremist Islamic movements to the...

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Palestinians Want To Draw Trump’s Attention To Prisoner Hunger Strike

Palestinians are planning a series of actions to draw US President Donald Trump's attention to a hunger strike by...

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Malaysia Bodybuilders Flex Muscles Despite Muslim Modesty

Their rippling muscles glistening with golden tanning cream, dozens of buff bodybuilders vied for the title of Mr...

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Haftar Forces Bombard Rivals After Libya Airbase Attack

Forces loyal to Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar have bombed rival forces in retaliation for a deadly attack on...

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‘Seeing Clint Eastwood Up Close’ Made Cannes

The Cannes film festival -- the world's greatest movie showcase -- celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. AFP asked...

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Vinales Triumphs But Heartbreak For Rossi

Spain's Maverick Vinales snatched victory in a thrilling French Grand Prix at Le Mans on Sunday after a captivating...

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Little Women Stand Tall At Dubai Fashion Show

Like all working mums, Colleen Theriault has her hands full with her four-year-old son and a full-time career as head...

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Bangladesh ‘militants’ Surrender After Facebook Plea

Five young Bangladeshis accused of being Islamist militants surrendered to authorities Sunday, an official said, after...

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Blacklised Hezbollah Official Says Trump Administration ‘crazy’

A Hezbollah leader blacklisted this week by the United States and Saudi Arabia on Sunday branded the administration of...

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Ivanka Trump Says Saudi Progress On Women ‘encouraging’

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka said Sunday that ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia has made "encouraging"...

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What To Expect From Trump’s Visit To Israel, Palestinian Territories

US President Donald Trump's visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Monday and Tuesday will be closely...