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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Girl Barred From Malaysia Chess Competition Over ‘seductive’ Dress

A 12-year-old girl was barred from a Malaysian chess tournament over her "seductive" dress, her coach has claimed,...

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Million-Dollar Stokes Hits Maiden T20 Century

Rising Pune Supergiant's record-breaking investment in Ben Stokes has paid dividends, with the England allrounder...

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Lawyers For Ousted S.Korean Leader Park Deny Charges

Lawyers for ousted South Korean President Park Geun-Hye denied all the charges against her at a hearing Tuesday before...

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US Aims To Eliminate IS From Afghanistan This Year

After dropping a monster bomb on its fighters, then targeting its leader, the US military is looking to destroy the...

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After Child and Separation, Janet Jackson Resumes Tour

Pop superstar and new mother Janet Jackson said on Monday she will resume a tour after a nearly two-year break as she...

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IMF Says Fiscal Reform Moving Gulf In ‘right Direction’

Oil-exporting Arab states of the Gulf are heading "in the right direction" to plug budgetary gaps thanks to fiscal...

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Zlatan Has Not Suffered A Career-Ending Injury

The veteran striker will miss up to nine months of action after going under the knife on Monday, but his agent certain...

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U.S. To Face Ghana In Hartford In Gold Cup Tune-Up

Bruce Arena's side will face its World Cup nemesis as it gets ready for the CONCACAF showcase tournament U. S. Soccer...

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US Anti-Missile System ‘operational’ In South Korea

The Thaad system, seen here in a file photo, is designed to take out North Korean missiles The US military says its...

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Trump Is Considering New Glass-Steagall-Style Bank Rules

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is considering breaking up big Wall Street banks, by splitting their consumer...

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At Least Six Killed In S. Korea Crane Accident

At least six Samsung workers building a $500 million ocean platform for French energy giant Total were killed in a...

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Five Things To Know

Algeria, where legislative elections are to be held on Thursday, has major oil and gas reserves but faces a financial...

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Penguins Lose Crosby To Head Injury, Game To Capitals

Defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh's hopes for a repeat crown suffered a major setback on Monday with a head...

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Australian Great Jackson Reveals Painkiller ‘nightmare’

Basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed her "nightmare" of prescription drug dependency as the star centre and...

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Algeria Voter Apathy Could Mar Legislative Election

Algerians go to the polls on Thursday to elect a new parliament amid concerns that a low turnout will mar a vote which...

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Missing US Teen Refuses To Return Home From the Netherlands

An American teenager who ran away last month has been found in the Netherlands and reunited with her mum, but is...

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The FBI Translator Who Went Rogue and Married An ISIS Terrorist

The FBI translator who went rogue and married an ISIS terrorist Daniela Greene went rogue and married Denis Cuspert,...

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The Illegal Abortions Killing Myanmar’s Women

Thiri's heart started pounding and her whole body shook after she swallowed the final dose of pills that would end her...

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Australian Grandmother Devastated By Islamic State Video

The devastated grandmother of a young boy filmed being coached to kill Australians has lashed out at his notorious...

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Raiders Complete Purchase of Land For Vegas Stadium

The Oakland Raiders have completed the purchase of 62 acres near the Las Vegas Strip where their new stadium will be...