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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Members of Notorious US Gang Nabbed In Sweeping Probe

Twenty-one alleged members of a notorious Los Angeles-based gang associated with Mexican organized crime groups have...

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In Battle of Digital Assistants, Google Heads To Apple Turf

Google announced Wednesday it was bringing its digital assistant to Apple iPhones as part of its effort to win the...

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Trump To Interview Lieberman For Top FBI Job

The White House on Wednesday named failed Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman as a surprise contender to...

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Solar Power Brings Relief To Syrian Refugees In Jordan

Before solar power came to the Jordan desert camp she now calls home, life was tough for Syrian refugee Racha Hadar and...

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Nearly 32 Million Americans Engage In Extreme Binge-Drinking

Almost 32 million US adults admit to extreme binge-drinking at least once in the past year, meaning they consumed eight...

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Trump’s Struggling Presidency

President Donald Trump's White House has been plunged into crisis mode -- once again -- by explosive claims that he...

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Owners Expected To Trim NFL OT From 15 To 10 Minutes

NFL club owners are expected to vote next week to reduce regular-season over-time periods from 15 to 10 minutes even...

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Hit Sitcom ‘Roseanne’ Returns To US Screens In 2018

It was the smash-hit sitcom that entertained millions in the 1980s and 1990s and now it's back: "Roseanne" will again...

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‘Milestone’ In Quest To Make Blood Cells

Scientists on Wednesday unveiled two methods for coaxing stem cells into blood cells, a long-sought goal that could...

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Du Plessis Gets Rugby Season-Ending Ban

South African lock forward Jacques du Plessis was handed a season-ending ban on Wednesday for elbowing an opponent,...

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US Maintains Iran Nuclear Deal Sanctions Relief

The United States decided not to reimpose sanctions on Iran's nuclear program Wednesday despite President Donald...

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Broom, Neesham Have Kiwis On Cruise Control

New Zealand eased to their second successive victory in the one-day international tri-series in Ireland, beating...

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From Antisecrecy Activist To Transgender Idol

Chelsea Manning was a meek, geeky army private who stunned the world in 2010 by leaking a massive trove of secret US...

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Gay Lebanese Dare To Tell Their Stories

When they grabbed the microphone in Beirut this week, Lea boldly declared she preferred women to men, but Joseph...

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Dow Falls More Than 300 Points On Trump Woes

Wall Street stocks fell further Wednesday afternoon on deepening worries about President Donald Trump's economic agenda...

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Embattled Trump Says Treated ‘unfairly’

An embattled Donald Trump complained Wednesday that no US leader had been treated "more unfairly," as top Republican...

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Ko Unfazed By Golf Rankings Race Ahead of Kingsmill

Struggling world number one Lydia Ko said Wednesday she is unfazed by the prospect of being deposed from top spot as...

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British-Norwegian Ex-Soldier Freed From Congo Jail

A British-Norwegian dual citizen who was serving a life sentence for murder and espionage in a Congolose prison was...

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Syrians Seek Release of Prisoners From ‘crematorium’ Jail

Standing outside the UN's headquarters in Geneva, Amina Kholani chokes back tears as she relives the nightmare of...

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Older Americans Warm To New Technology

Americans over age 65 have stepped up their use of technology, with a growing number using the internet along with...