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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Harry Redknapp Signs One-Year Deal To Stay On As Birmingham City Manager

Harry Redknapp has signed a one-year contract to continue as Birmingham City manager next season. The 70-year-old...

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Man Utd Boss Targets ‘perfect’ End To Season In Europa League

Winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the "perfect" end to Manchester United's season,...

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Gambia’s ‘broken’ Justice System Struggles With Victims’ Ire

Gambians want swift justice for the crimes of fallen dictator Yahya Jammeh's regime but the new government faces an...

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Blues Outpace Cheetahs For Super Rugby Bonus Point Win

All Black prospect Rieko Ioane scored a double as the Auckland Blues left the Central Cheetahs in their dust at Eden...

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Five Men Beaten, Arrested, In India Over Alleged Cow Killing

Indian police Friday arrested five men for "animal cruelty" after they were caught skinning a buffalo and beaten on...

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Pakistan Blast Kills At Least 10, Wounds ‘many’

A "huge" explosion in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan province that apparently targeted a top official's...

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Final Push On Syria’s Raqa In Early Summer

A US-backed alliance of Arabs and Kurds will launch their final assault on the Islamic State group's Syrian bastion...

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Yemeni Government Rejects Southern Autonomous Council

The government of war-ravaged Yemen on Friday rejected a self-proclaimed autonomous body in the formerly independent...

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Nishikori Withdrawal Sends Djokovic Into Madrid Semis

Novak Djokovic moved into the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters on Friday without hitting a ball as Kei Nishikori...

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German Economic Growth Speeds Up

Higher consumer spending has helped to boost growth in the economy Germany's economy grew strongly in the first three...

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All Black Great Mealamu Regrets O’Driscoll Lions Tackle

All Black great Keven Mealamu expressed regret Friday for his infamous tackle on Brian O'Driscoll during the 2005...

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Sushi Lovers Warned of Parasites Danger In Raw Fish

Sushi lovers are being warned of the dangers of ingesting parasites from raw and undercooked fish. Doctors writing in...

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India Calls For Deeper Ties With Sri Lanka As China Looms

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Friday his desire for a "quantum jump" in relations with Sri Lanka, as New...

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Zuma Ally Returns To Head S.Africa Power Utility

The former chief executive of South Africa's state-owned power utility is to return to the post, officials said Friday,...

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We Want Big Guns To Fight Al-Shabab Not AK-47

Somalia's president has called on the international community to lift an arms embargo on his country as government...

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Aussie Teams Face Up To Eight-Week Wait On Super Axe

The Melbourne Rebels may have to wait up to eight weeks before learning whether they will be axed from a revamped Super...

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Japan Immigration Centre Detainees Go On Hunger Strike

Some 20 foreigners held at an immigration detention centre in Tokyo are on a rare hunger strike in an apparent bid for...

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China Agrees To Open Market To US Beef, Gas

China announced on Friday an agreement with the United States to resume imports of US beef and open its market to US...

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Nepal Signs Up To China’s New Silk Road Plan

Nepal on Friday signed up to China's new Silk Road drive, a massive infrastructure project spanning some 65 countries...

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Malaysia Deports Turks Wanted Over Alleged Gulen Links

Malaysia has deported three Turkish nationals wanted by Ankara for alleged links to a US-based preacher accused of...