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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Lavezzi Denies Racism As ‘wacky’ Pose Causes Storm

Argentina international Ezequiel Lavezzi has issued an apology through his Chinese club after publicity photos that...

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Ransomware Cyber-Attack A Wake-Up Call, Microsoft Warns

A cyber-attack that has hit 150 countries since Friday should be treated by governments around the world as a "wake-up...

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Ronaldo Equals Top Scorer Record

The Real Madrid superstar struck twice in a win over Sevilla which moved him past Gerd Muller and into a tie atop the...

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Free Incubators Save Lives of Indonesian Babies

Tiny Indonesian baby Maryamah stared around from inside an incubator, her bright eyes swivelling left and right from...

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North Korea Missile Test Was ‘new Type of Ballistic Rocket’

North Korea has claimed that the missile it tested on Sunday was a new type of rocket capable of carrying a large...

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The New Miss USA Helps Regulate Nuclear Power Plants

The Miss USA pageant touted American diversity, and chose an African-American chemist with the Nuclear Regulatory...

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17 Shot Dead In PNG Prison Breakout

Seventeen prisoners have been shot dead after a mass breakout at a jail in Papua New Guinea, reports said on Monday,...

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Ebola In DR Congo’s Isolated Far North A Logistical Challenge

An Ebola outbreak in a remote region in DR Congo's far north poses a logistical challenge for doctors and aid workers...

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TPG Ups Bid For Australia’s Fairfax Media

A consortium led by private equity giant TPG Capital upped its offer for troubled Fairfax Media Monday and now wants to...

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Iran Hardliners Turn To Reformist-Dominated Social Media

After a series of bruising electoral defeats, Iranian conservatives campaigning in this week's presidential poll have...

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China’s Economy Shows Signs of Slowing In April

China's factories and workshops saw their output slow sharply in April, data showed Monday, as the world's...

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Syria Talks Open Overshadowed By Rival Track, Rebel Losses

A new round of Syrian peace talks opens in Geneva on Tuesday, overshadowed by a competing process in Astana and with...

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Pope Aide Denies New Australia Abuse Claims

Vatican finance chief George Pell accused sections of the Australian media of interfering in the course of justice...

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Kittel Collects First Tour of California Stage Win

German Marcel Kittel out-sprinted Peter Sagan to claim his first win at the Tour of California in the opening stage of...

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Barcelona Must Keep Pressure On Real Madrid, Insists Suarez

The Uruguayan striker says the Catalonians must make Zinedine Zidane's side work until the very end in this season's La...

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Lienert-Brown, Harris Re-Sign With All Blacks

The All Blacks secured the signatures of young stars Anton Lienert-Brown and Nathan Harris Monday, saying they were a...

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Zidane Praises Decisive Ronaldo

"He's just got something, he's different." As the Merengue striker reached 401 goals for his club, Zidane was delighted...

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Pakistan Win Thriller For First Windies Series Victory

Pakistan won a thrilling third and final Test with six balls to spare to clinch a first series victory in the West...

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Microsoft Says Cyberattack Should Be Wake Up Call For Governments

Microsoft warned governments Sunday against storing computer vulnerabilities like the leaked one at the heart of the...

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South Korean Rising Star Kim Wins Players Title

South Korean Kim Si-Woo became the youngest winner in Players Championship history, firing a three-under par 69 on...