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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Saudi Minister Confident of Oil Cut Extension

Saudi Arabia's energy minister expressed confidence on Sunday of extending a global cut in oil production designed to...

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American Climber Dies On Everest, Indian Missing

An American climber died Sunday on his way to the summit of Mount Everest, expedition organisers said, the latest death...

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Netanyahu Says Will Discuss Peace Efforts With Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will discuss peace efforts with US President Donald Trump when...

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German and Afghan Guard Killed In Kabul Guest House Attack

A German aid worker and an Afghan guard were killed as gunmen stormed an international guest house in central Kabul,...

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Hardliners In US and Iran Stand In Way of Rouhani Reforms

After his re-election triumph, President Hassan Rouhani must now grapple with a fiercely hostile United States and...

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Gatlin Struggles To Victory In Japan

American Justin Gatlin, so often the pantomime villain of men's sprinting, returned to winning form with a pedestrian...

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Trump Holds Talks With Gulf Leaders

US President Donald Trump held talks on Sunday with leaders of the oil-rich Gulf monarchies, a day after Washington...

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile

North Korea Sunday test-fired a ballistic missile which travelled some 500 km, just a week after a previous launch...

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Trump Announces Plans To Soon Visit Egypt

US President Donald Trump told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday during talks in the Saudi capital that...

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North Korea Fires ‘unidentified Projectile’

North Korea fired off an "unidentified projectile" Sunday according to South Korean defence officials, a week after its...

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Three Sentenced To Death Over Hamas Commander Assassination

A court in the Gaza Strip on Sunday sentenced three men to death over the assassination of a Hamas military commander...

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Bahrain Shiite Cleric Gets Suspended Jail Term

A Bahraini court on Sunday sentenced revered Shiite cleric Isa Qassim to a suspended one-year jail term for illegal...

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Three Sentenced To Death Over Killing of Hamas Commander

A court in the Gaza Strip on Sunday sentenced three men to death over the assassination of a Hamas military commander...

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WBA Chief Demands Rematch After N’Dam Decision ‘damage’

The head of the World Boxing Association (WBA) has demanded a rematch after Frenchman Hassan N'Dam won the middleweight...

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Rare Night of Street Parties In Iran After Rouhani Win

It was a rare night of open-air partying in Iran on Saturday as tens of thousands of supporters of President Hassan...

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Taliban Raid Kills 20 Policemen In Southern Afghanistan

At least 20 Afghan policemen were killed early Sunday when Taliban fighters stormed multiple security outposts in the...

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Indian Woman Tops Everest Twice In Week, Breaks Record

An Indian climber Sunday reached the summit of Mount Everest for the second time in less than a week, her expedition...

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Dhoni, Smith Communication Outstanding

Rising Pune Supergiant coach Stephen Fleming has sought to dispel rumours of a rift between stalwarts Mahendra Singh...

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Trump To Give Speech On Islam In Saudi

US President Donald Trump is expected to underline the need to confront extremism in Islam when he makes a speech in...

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Mexican Mob Attacks Russian Over Insults In Cancun

A Russian man has been put into protective custody in hospital after he was attacked by a crowd of angry Mexicans in...