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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David Luiz Admits He Is Obsessed With Winning Premier League

Chelsea defender David Luiz has described his quest to win a first Premier League title as "an obsession". Chelsea...

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Deaths, Multiple Victims In US Car Auction Crash

A crash at a crowded US car auction caused deaths and multiple injuries Wednesday in Billerica in the northeastern...

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Blast Traps At Least 26 Miners In Iran

An explosion at a mine in northern Iran on Wednesday left at least 26 workers trapped in a mile-long tunnel filled with...

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DRCongo Bishops Urge Opposition Supremo’s Return

DR Congo's influential Catholic bishops have urged authorities to allow prominent opposition politician Moise Katumbi...

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Villa Extends New York City MLS Stay

David Villa has extended his stay in Major League Soccer for at least another season after inking a deal through to the...

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AFP Photojournalist Wins Top Arab Media Prize

A Palestinian photographer with AFP, Jaafar Ashtiyeh, has won the prize for best photograph at an annual Arab...

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Libya Rivals Call For Efforts To End Crisis

The head of Libya's UN-backed unity government and a rival military commander said Wednesday they have agreed to work...

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Long Jump Great Powell Slams Record Rewrite Plans

Long jump world record-holder Mike Powell said plans to rewrite world records set before 2005 are "a slap in the face"...

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Hodeida Port Closure Would Be ‘disaster’ For Yemen

A closure of the Hodeida port would "bring disaster to Yemen," which is already on the brink of famine, the new head of...

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Brathwaite Falls As West Indies Scrape Ahead

West Indies lost two more wickets as they worked themselves into the lead at 112 for three at lunch on the fourth day...

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FBI Chief ‘nauseous’ At Thought He Swayed US Election

FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday he felt "nauseous" at the thought he swayed last year's US election by...

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Everton Winger Detained Under Mental Health Act

Everton winger Aaron Lennon was detained under the Mental Health Act by police over concerns for his welfare. The...

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Manchester United To Face Norwegian Club Valerenga In Pre-Season Game

Manchester United will head to Norway this summer for a pre-season clash with Valerenga. Jose Mourinho's men are...

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Theresa May Accuses EU of Trying To Affect UK Election

Theresa May has accused European politicians of making "threats" against Britain to try to influence the general...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Photobombs Tourists In Paris

Arnold Schwarzenegger stole the limelight from a group of tourists in the French capital, Paris. The Terminator star...

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US Warns of ‘third Country’ Sanctions Over North Korea

The United States said on Wednesday that it hopes to work with China to halt North Korea's nuclear program, but warned...

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Facebook, Apple Logos Removed From Thai Royal Funeral Statue

An artist has been forced to rework a giant statue built for Thailand's late king after the inclusion of Apple,...

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Court Hears Israeli Soldier’s Manslaughter Appeal

An Israeli soldier who shot dead a wounded Palestinian assailant was back in court on Wednesday, with his lawyers...

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New York Braces For Trump’s First Presidential Visit

Donald Trump returns to New York on Thursday for the first time as president, where protests and a massive security...

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Facebook Adding 3,000 People To Screen Out Violent Content

Facebook said Wednesday it is hiring an extra 3,000 staff to root out violent content as the social media giant faces...