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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Democrats Maintain Pressure On Trump Over Comey Firing

Democrats kept up the pressure on Donald Trump Sunday over his firing of FBI director James Comey, as members of both...

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French President Vows New Start

Emmanuel Macron has promised to restore France's global standing, as he was officially inaugurated as the country's...

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Technology Ransomware Cyber-Attack Threat Escalating

Friday's cyber-attack has affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries, Europol chief Rob Wainwright says. He...

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Emmanuel Macron Inaugurated As France’s New President

Emmanuel Macron has been inaugurated as France’s new president at the Élysée Palace, a few days after an...

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New Zealand Set Ireland 290 To Win In ODI

New Zealand set Ireland a target of 290 to win the second match of the ODI tri-series in Dublin with Neil Broom top...

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Ecuador ‘concerned’ Over Lack of Progress

Ecuador has voiced concern over the "serious lack of progress" by the Swedish government in dealing with Wikileaks...

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This Is Why Jidenna Did Not Perform At One Africa Music Festival In London

The SSE Arena Wembley was a sight to behold last night Saturday May 13 2017 as a top line of African acts came out to...

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Penalty Pain For Hull As Relegated Tigers Set Premier League Record

Marco Silva's men conceded the 1000th goal of the campaign in England's top flight Hull City set a new record for...

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Traditional Dhow Boat Race Retraces Gulf Pearl Route

More than 120 traditional dhows retraced a centuries-old pearl diving route off the coast of the United Arab Emirates...

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115 Dead As Yemen Cholera Outbreak Spreads

A cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen has killed 115 people and left 8,500 ill as hospitals struggle to cope with an...

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Venezuelans In Miami Gather Supplies For Street Protesters Back Home

Venezuelans living abroad are collecting box loads of items -- including safety helmets, gas masks and first-aid kits...

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115 Dead As Yemen Cholera Outbreak Spreads

A cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen has killed 115 people and left 8,500 ill as hospitals struggle to cope with an...

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Bournemouth and Watford Chase Frank Acheampong

English Premier League sides Bournemouth and Watford are keen on securing the signature of in-form Ghana and Anderlecht...

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China Invests $124bn In Belt and Road Global Trade Project

The Chinese government is investing tens of billions of dollars as part of an ambitious economic plan to rebuild ports,...

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Indonesian Rangers Dismantle Traps To Save Wildlife

In the depths of Indonesia's dense Leuser rain forest, a group of rangers are searching for traps set by poachers which...

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Egypt Uncovers Chamber of Mummies, Sees Life For Tourism

Egypt has unearthed an ancient burial site replete with at least 17 mummies, most fully intact, the latest in a string...

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Bawling Babies Face Off In Japan’s ‘crying Sumo’

More than 100 Japanese babies faced off Sunday in a traditional "crying sumo" ring, an annual ceremony believed to...

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Sall Justifies Firing Energy Minister Says Policy Not Affected

Senegalese President Macky Sall has defended his decision to fire ex-Energy Minister, Thierno Alassane Sall, saying the...

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Evacuation of Rebel Damascus District Begins

Civilians and rebels began evacuating a third opposition-held district of Damascus on Sunday, bringing the government...

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US Treasury To Play Key Role Protecting Finance IT Infrastructure

The US Treasury Department said Saturday it will play a "leading role" in protecting the global financial system's IT...