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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Texas Governor Signs Law Banning Sanctuary Cities

The Republican governor of Texas has signed a controversial bill into law banning so-called sanctuary cities and...

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Gas Leak Kills 18 Miners In Central China

A gas leak has killed at least 18 people working in a coal mine in central China's Hunan province, state media reported...

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US Confirms Death of ISIL Leader In Afghanistan

The head of ISIL in Afghanistan was killed in an operation led by Afghan Special Forces in the eastern province of...

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Obama To Meet Ex-Italian PM Renzi In Milan

Barack Obama will meet in Milan on Monday with Matteo Renzi, the former Italian prime minister who was recently elected...

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Wallace, Villa Fire NYCFC Past Atlanta In MLS

Reigning Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player David Villa celebrated his contract extension with New York City FC...

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Epic Harman Birdie Edges Top-Ranked Johnson For Title

Brian Harman sank a 28-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the PGA Wells Fargo Championship, edging...

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Cavaliers Sweep Past Raptors Into Conference Finals

The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers powered into the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday, downing the Toronto Raptors...

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Afghanistan: IS Head Killed In Raid

Afghan forces - backed by the US- have recently carried out a series of operations against IS The head of so-called...

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Met Opera Stars Mark Lincoln Center Anniversary

The Metropolitan Opera was gearing up Sunday to celebrate 50 years at Lincoln Center with a gala concert featuring many...

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Mets Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Three Games Over Violation

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for three games for a violation of team rules, the Major League...

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Israel Says Video Shows Palestinian Hunger-Strike Leader Eating

Israel's prison authority on Sunday shared a video of what it says is jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti eating...

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French Election

Emmanuel Macron will become France's next president, defeating his far-right rival Marine Le Pen by a wide margin,...

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Nigeria President Leaves For ‘follow-Up Medical Consultation’

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari headed to London on Sunday for what his office said was a "follow-up medical...

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Egypt Parliament Passes Investment Law

Egypt's parliament on Sunday adopted a law whose aim is to attract foreign investors to the country as authorities seek...

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Emmanuel Macron Elected French President With 65.1% of the Vote

With polls closed across most of France, except the big cities, the nation awaits the results of Sunday’s run-off...

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D’Antoni, Spoelstra Share New Coaches Award

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra were named Sunday as co-recipients of the...

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‘Guardians’ Grabs Massive Box Office, Top Spot In N. America

Lighthearted space romp "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" had a massive opening weekend, according to industry estimates...

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Arsenal Celebrate Arsenal Score Quickfire Goals To End Man Utd’s 25-Match Unbeaten Run

Arsenal ended Manchester United's 25-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and kept up their hopes of securing a...

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Talks Begin On Evacuating Rebels From Syria Capital

Negotiations were under way on Sunday on evacuating insurgents and their families from two districts in Damascus, a...

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Israel Moves To Downgrade Status of Arabic Language

Israeli ministers approved a controversial bill on Sunday that would define the country as the "national home of the...