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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Anger Brews In Morocco’s Neglected Rif Region

In Morocco's neglected Rif region, where outrage erupted last year over the gruesome death of a fishmonger, calls for...

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Obamacare Is ‘dead’ Says Trump After Healthcare Victory

Obamacare is 'dead' says Trump after healthcare victory There were slaps on the back from a triumphant Republican...

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Record-Breaking Sydney FC Put All On the Line In Decider

Sydney FC, coming off a record-breaking season with just one defeat, will put it all on the line against Melbourne...

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‘South Korea’s Bill Gates’ Seeks To Break Political Mould

One of the main challengers to the frontrunner in South Korea's presidential race is an IT multi-millionaire who has...

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Afghan Beauty Parlours Are A Sanctuary For City Women

The photos in the window promise much: languorous, kohl-rimmed eyes and bright, bold nails -- but once you enter the...

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Physical Wizards Claw Back Against Celtics

John Wall scored 24 points as the Washington Wizards trimmed the deficit in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series...

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Japan To Offer Patrol Planes To Malaysia

Japan plans to donate retired military patrol aircraft to Malaysia, a report said Friday, as alliances strengthen in...

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Waxing Moon Set For South Korea Presidency

The near-certain winner of South Korea's presidential election next week is a former special forces soldier,...

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N.Korea Leader Revisits Island Strike Site

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un inspected a military unit that was responsible for bombarding a southern island, state...

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US Opens Criminal Investigation Into Uber

The US government is investigating Uber for the use of secret software called Greyball that allows it to operate in...

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Fishing With Guns On A Lake Under Threat In Kenya

The beach looks ready for war: in the sparse lakeshore shade hundreds wait, sweaty from the heat, weapons at their...

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Charity Warns S.Sudan ‘man-Made’ Famine Could Kill 6 Million

The famine ravaging South Sudan and its neighbours could claim six million lives, a charity warned Friday, as the...

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South Korea To Draw Line Under Park Scandal With Vote

With their last president detained and awaiting trial for corruption, South Koreans go to the polls Tuesday to choose...

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Famous Venezuelan Music Conductor Dudamel Tells Maduro

"Enough is enough," world celebratedVenezuelanconductor Gustavo Dudamel said Thursday of the increasingly deadly...

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League Opens First Training Academy In Africa

The NBA announced the opening of its first NBA Academy basketball training center in Africa, in Thies, Senegal. The...

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Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell Get Hollywood Stars

Actor Kurt Russell had his long-time partner and actress Goldie Hawn almost in tears as the couple received dual stars...

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Ko Wins Opener In LPGA’s Ochoa Match Play

World number one Lydia Ko beat hometown favorite Ana Menendez 3 & 2 on Thursday to launch her campaign at the LPGA...

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Venezuela’s Star Conductor Dudamel Says ‘enough’ of Violence

Renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel has urged the government in his native Venezuela to "listen to the people" after...

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Man United Better With Rashford Than Zlatan, Says Owen

The English striker offers more to the collective team effort at Old Trafford than the Swedish talisman and is 'here to...

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Celta Ready To Attack Man United In Second Leg

Marcus Rashford's free-kick strike is all that separates the two sides before the return fixture and the Spanish side...