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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India Mob Kill Two Muslim Men Over Suspected Cow Theft

Two Muslim men have died after they were attacked by Indian villagers who suspected them of stealing cows, police said...

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Funding Deal Reached To Avert Shutdown

Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement on a spending bill to keep the US government running until 30...

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French Forces Kill Militants In Mali Forest

France has deployed about 4,000 soldiers in the region France says its forces in West Africa have killed or captured...

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North Korea Warns of ‘catastrophic Consequences’

South Korea and the United States wrapped up their annual large-scale military drills on Sunday but continued a...

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We’ll Pay For Missile Defense System In South Korea

After President Trump set off a furor over who should pay for a U. S. missile defense system that's being installed in...

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Sunwolves’ Winger Taulagi Banned For Five Weeks

Sunwolves winger Jamie-Jerry Taulagi was banned for five weeks Monday after pleading guilty to a dangerous tackle...

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Thai Junta Chief Accepts Trump Invite

Thailand's junta chief has accepted an invitation to visit the White House from President Donald Trump, his spokesman...

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Opera Troupe Tours Rural China Defending A Dying Art

For the 50-year-old Chinese opera performer, every aspect of the dimly-lit backstage room was a reminder that things...

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Balotelli Scores Lovely Strike To Down PSG

The ex-Liverpool man this time made the headlines for the right reasons with a fine hit that gave Kevin Trapp no chance...

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Winter Fighting Took Heavy Toll On Afghan Forces

Afghan security forces were killed at a "shockingly high" rate during what historically has been a winter lull in...

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CIA Chief In S.Korea For ‘internal Meeting’

CIA director Mike Pompeo was in South Korea Monday for an "internal meeting", the US embassy in Seoul confirmed,...

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S. Korea Media Warn of ‘Trump Risk’ To Alliance

South Korean media on Monday warned of a "Trump risk" threatening the alliance between Washington and Seoul amid high...

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Tech Billionare Buys Sydney Mansion For Record Price

Tech billionaire Scott Farquhar has bought a Sydney waterfront mansion for an Australian record Aus$75 million (US$56...

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Kiwi Dual Olympic Rowing Champion Murray Retires

New Zealand's two-time Olympic rowing champion Eric Murray announced his retirement Monday, saying he no longer felt...

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Deal Reached On US Spending, Shutdown Likely Averted

US congressional leaders have reached a deal on a federal spending bill which if passed by lawmakers this week will...

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U.S.-Led Fight On ISIS Has Killed 352 Civilians -Pentagon

At least 352 civilians have been killed in US-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the...

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New York Turns Iraq War Into Musical

The Iraq war may not sound like musical comedy, but an Off-Broadway revival is spinning intelligence failures and...

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Outspoken Nigerian Emir Facing Graft Probe

One of Nigeria's most prominent Muslim leaders is under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement, fuelling rumours...

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Controversial Indian TV Anchor’s ‘nationalistic’ New Channel

India's most brash and controversial TV news anchor Arnab Goswami, renowned for his hectoring style, is about to launch...

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Nomura Outlasts Kerr To Win LPGA Texas Shootout

Japan's Haru Nomura birdied the sixth hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Cristie Kerr on Sunday for the LPGA Texas...