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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Trump Scores Healthcare Victory In House

The US House of Representatives has passed a healthcare bill, bringing President Trump's pledge to repeal and replace...

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US Allows ‘El Chapo’ To Write To Wife From Behind Bars

A US judge granted limited relaxations Thursday to the stringent custody conditions of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El...

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Trump, Turnbull Look To Reset Ties After Phone Blow-Up

US President Donald Trump and Australia's Malcolm Turnbull will meet later Thursday to steady a long-standing alliance...

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Family Says Booted Off Delta Flight Over Child’s Seat

In yet another incident that could prove a public relations nightmare for the airline industry, a California couple has...

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British FM Throws Weight Behind Haftar-Serraj Talks In Libya

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on a visit to Tripoli on Thursday threw his weight behind efforts to establish...

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Indian Troops Launch Major Anti-Militant Drive In Kashmir

Thousands of soldiers and paramilitaries were Thursday engaged in a huge anti-militant operation in Indian-administered...

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Cautious US Welcome For Russia-Backed Syria Safe Zones

The United States gave an extremely cautious welcome on Thursday to Russia and Turkey's plan to create safe zones to...

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Jihadists Claim Mali Attack That Killed UN Peacekeeper

A UN peacekeeper killed in a rocket and mortar attack in Mali was identified Thursday as a Liberian soldier, as a...

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Noise Pollution Risks Animals’ Survival In the Wild

Human noise is polluting more than half of natural protected areas in the United States, to such an extent that it...

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India Police Arrest Three Over Lynching of Muslim Man

Indian police said Thursday they have arrested three suspects in the murder of a 60-year-old Muslim man lynched in...

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Trump Announces Trip To Saudi Arabia, Israel, Vatican

Donald Trump on Thursday announced his first foreign trip as president will include stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel and...

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India Breaks Into FIFA Top 100 After 21 Years

The Indian men's football team on Thursday climbed to the 100th spot in the latest FIFA world rankings - their best...

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UN Force Condemns ‘callous’ Attack On South Sudan Base

The UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan said Thursday it had repelled a "callous" attack by armed assailants on a base...

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South African Ingram Extends Contract With Glamorgan

Former South African international batsman Colin Ingram committed himself to a further two years with English county...

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Roberto Carlos Wants Real Madrid To Sign Premier League Star This Summer

Having been banned from making any signings in the recent winter transfer window, Real Madrid are expected to splash...

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Pakistan Flounder Against Gabriel-Inspired Windies

Shannon Gabriel led a West Indies fast bowling assault that decimated Pakistan's top-order batting and reduced them to...

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Fourth-Choice Baxter To Coach South Africa Again

England-born Stuart Baxter was named South Africa coach Thursday for a second time after a saga in which three...

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UN Rights Chief Urges Ethiopia To Free Prisoners After Protests

Ethiopia should rein in a controversial anti-terrorism law and release prisoners, the UN human rights chief said...

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Next Ebola Outbreak ‘inevitable’ But World Better Prepared

A new outbreak of the Ebola virus is "inevitable" but a new vaccine and rapid-response measures mean it will be more...

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Parker Faces Season-Ending Surgery

San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker faces season-ending surgery after being carried off during his team's NBA playoff...