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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Iran Condemns New US Missile Sanctions

Iran criticised new US sanctions on its missile programme on Thursday, saying they would undermine the nuclear deal...

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Cavaliers Cruise Past Celtics In NBA East Conference Game One Romp

LeBron James delivered 38 points and Kevin Love had a career playoff high 32 as the defending champion Cleveland...

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S. Korea’s Moon To Reopen Probe Into Gwangju Massacre

South Korea's new President Moon Jae-In vowed Thursday to reopen a probe into a 1980 massacre of pro-democracy...

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White House Knew Sacked Adviser Was Under Investigation

Mike Flynn, Donald Trump's fired national security adviser, told the president-elect's transition team that he was the...

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Jean-Michel Jarre, Master of Mega-Concert, Finally Finds US

Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre, who has performed some of history's largest concerts over a four-decade...

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Mexico and US Engaged In Bitter Dispute Over Sugar

A looming trade conflict with the United States over sugar is threatening to disrupt the livelihood of residents in...

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Promoter Says McGregor On Board For Mayweather Match

Fight promoter Dana White says he has an agreement with mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor for a proposed...

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Japanese Princess To Swap Status For Love

A member of Japan's royal family, Princess Mako, is to surrender her royal status by marrying a commoner. The...

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Japan Princess’s Betrothal Highlights Male Royal Succession Woes

Emperor Akihito's granddaughter's upcoming engagement to her college sweetheart, a commoner, will cost the princess her...

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Crusaders Warned Not To Cross ‘that Line’ Against Chiefs

It will be mate against mate but no holds barred when the Canterbury Crusaders look to defend their unbeaten record...

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Four Indonesian Soldiers Killed In S. China Sea Training

Four Indonesian soldiers have been killed and eight others injured by artillery fire in an accident during training on...

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US Family Confronts Stigma

For months in the Lemay home, the same phrase was repeated over and over by their troubled young child, barely more...

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Senators Strike Early To Take 2-1 NHL Series Lead

The Ottawa Senators exploded for four first period goals en route to a 5-1 rout of the defending champion Pittsburgh...

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Pakistan Buzkashi Game Faces Final Whistle

In a remote northern Pakistani valley surrounded by giant ice-capped peaks, villagers gather to watch a game of...

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Lehmann Plays Down Ashes Strike Threat

National coach Darren Lehmann admitted Thursday a bitter pay dispute will be a distraction for Australia at next...

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India’s Pampered Pets Lap Up New Treatments

Acupuncture, blood filtration, kidney cleanses. No treatment is too much for the furry friends of Delhi's well-heeled...

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Future Stars On Show As Wide-Open U20 Football World Cup Kicks Off

The FIFA Under-20 World Cup kicks off in South Korea on Saturday and looks wide open after the 2015 champions Serbia...

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The Orphans of Boko Haram

After a night on the streets, the pack of young boys move into Maiduguri's abandoned amusement park in the early...

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Brazilian Leader Denies Hush Money Claim

President Michel Temer of Brazil has denied a newspaper report that he approved payments to silence a possible witness...

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2022 World Cup Stadium Ready For Inauguration

Construction work has been completed at this iconic stadium which only highlights the speed at which Qatar is working...