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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Cavaliers Down Raptors In Second-Round Playoff Opener

LeBron James scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Monday, leading the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers...

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Lynch Talks Retiring, Fishing and Anything But ‘Twin Peaks’

David Lynch is reclining in his seat, a puckish grin playing occasionally on an otherwise inscrutable face as he offers...

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‘Extremely Lucky’ Surfer Found After 32 Hours In Sea

An "extremely lucky" surfer has been found by a coastguard helicopter after 32 hours in the sea. Matthew Bryce, 22,...

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I Would Be Honoured To Meet Kim Jong-Un

US President Donald Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in the right...

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US Actor Val Kilmer Makes Cancer Admission

Top Gun star Val Kilmer has appeared to confirm he had cancer, after previously claiming he had "no cancer whatsoever"....

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Riot Declared During US May Day Protests In Portland

Police declared a riot in the northwest US city of Portland after "anarchists" threw rocks, smoke bombs and soda cans...

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Hip Bruise Sidelines Dodgers Pitcher Ryu

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin was placed on Major League Baseball's 10-day disabled list on Monday with a...

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‘Furious 8’ Revs Ahead To Outpace Three New Releases

"The Fate of the Furious" continued to dominate the North American box office over the weekend, fending off newcomers...

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Gunmen Kill Three Egypt Policemen In Cairo Gun Attack

Unidentified gunmen attacked an Egyptian police convoy near the main ring road around Cairo, killing three officers and...

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Crosby, McDavid, Bobrovsky Named NHL MVP Finalists

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Columbus goaltender Sergei...

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Ja Rule Still Getting Fried Over Fyre Festival and Now Sued

When it comes to Ja Rule and his Fyre Festival, "It's Murda" for the rapper. The star-turned-festival organizer...

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May Day Protesters March In Chicago

Thousands marched Monday on the streets of downtown Chicago, in a May Day protest against the policies of the Donald...

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GM Says Will Be First To Profit From Electric Cars

US auto giant General Motors is poised to become the first manufacturer to make a profit from electric vehicles, a GM...

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US To Face Ghana In Gold Cup Warm-Up

The United States will take on old rivals Ghana in a friendly international on July 1 as they build-up to the CONCACAF...

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South Africa’s Jacob Zuma Abandons Rally After Being Booed

South Africa's scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma has abandoned a May Day rally after he was booed by workers demanding...

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Smoking Weakens A Gene That Protects Arteries

People who smoke cigarettes may boost their risk of clogged heart arteries by weakening a gene that is otherwise...

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Fresh Shakeup Ousts Fox News Co-President

A Fox News Channel co-president resigned Monday, in the latest shakeup for the US cable news giant rocked by sexual...

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More Exercise For Kids Could Save US Billions On Health

Increasing the number of young children who exercise for just under a half hour a few times a week could save tens of...

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Main Points of New Hamas Policy Document

The six-page Document of General Principles and Policies unveiled Monday by Hamas, accepts a Palestinian state within...

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Hamas Eases Stance On Israel With New Policy Document

Hamas on Monday unveiled a new policy document easing its stance on Israel after having called for years for the...