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

Articles by Kwame Mensah

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‘Fantastic’ Fabregas Deserving of His Success

The playmaker was lauded by the Chelsea head coach after his display against Middlesbrough Chelsea head coach Antonio...

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Colombia’s ELN Rebels ‘kidnap Eight’ In Choco

The gunmen forced the hostages into a boat and took them deep into the jungle The Colombian government has accused the...

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Paris Gare Du Nord Train Station Reopens After Security Alert

The Gare du Nord train station in the French capital Paris has reopened after a security alert, officials say....

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Messi Lookalike Causes Stir In Iranian City

An Iranian student who bears an uncanny resemblance to the Barcelona star was taken to a police station after too many...

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Strong Quake Hits Southern Japan, No Tsunami Risk

A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of damage...

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Jakarta Governor To Learn Fate After Blasphemy Trial

Islamic hardliners staged a noisy protest Tuesday against Jakarta's Christian governor as a court prepared to deliver...

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Kashmir’s Brutal Stories Get Cartoon Treatment

Through sombre black and white drawings, graphic novelist Malik Sajad tells the brutal story of his native Kashmir in...

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Polls Open In South Korea Election

South Koreans are voting in a presidential election, called early after a huge corruption scandal brought down their...

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Afghanistan Options Expected To Hit Trump’s Desk This Week

The final proposals for a planned troop increase in Afghanistan are expected to cross President Donald Trump's desk...

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Indian Man In US For Nearly Two Decades Ordered Deported

An Indian man who fled persecution in his country and has been in the US for nearly two decades was detained in...

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Fabregas Proud of Personal Record

After assisting at least 10 goals in six different seasons - more than anyone else - the Spain international says that...

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Obama Warned Trump About Hiring Michael Flynn

Barack Obama warned newly elected President Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser, the...

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Fox Bid For Sky ‘should Be Block’

A woman who alleges she was sexually harassed at Fox News has asked UK media regulators to block 21st Century Fox's...

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‘Writing A Pop Song Is Like Solving A Puzzle’

It's called The Flow: A state of effortless concentration and enjoyment, where time just seems to melt away - and Tove...

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Who Will Lady Luck Favour At Rugby World Cup Draw?

Rugby's leading nations will be hoping for a big slice of luck at Wednesday's 2019 World Cup draw, where seedings...

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Pandora Explores Sale After Securing $150 Million

Pandora, which dominates internet radio but has seen its model eclipsed by music streaming companies such as Spotify,...

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Trump To Hold Crunch Meeting On Paris Climate Deal

Donald Trump will huddle with top climate and economic advisors Tuesday to discuss US participation in a global climate...

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Polls Open In South Korea’s Presidential Election

South Koreans went to the polls Tuesday to choose a new president, after Park Geun-Hye was ousted, detained and...

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US Regulator Website Hacked After TV Host Comments

The US agency regulating internet policy said Monday its website was attacked after a TV host urged viewers to pressure...

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South African Town Hit By Riots After White Farmers Get Bail

Riots have hit a small town in South Africa after a magistrate granted bail to two white farmers accused of murdering a...