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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Pope Urges International Mediation

Pope Francis has called for international mediation to ease rising tensions between the US and North Korea over...

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Cavaliers, Warriors Well Rested As NBA Playoffs Round Two Opens

Defending champion Cleveland and season win leader Golden State, each seeking a third consecutive NBA Finals...

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All Blacks Sweating On Read Injury

The All Blacks were Sunday sweating on the availability of captain Kieran Read for the looming British and Irish Lions...

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Trump Hails ‘very Productive’ 100 Days, ‘great Battles’ Ahead

Donald Trump hailed his "very productive" first 100 days as America's president and told a cheering crowd of supporters...

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Blixt and Smith Pull Away At PGA Zurich Classic

Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith produced a bogey-free four-under par 68 on Saturday, stretching their lead to four...

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Kaka Scores In Injury Return As Orlando Win

Former Brazilian star Kaka didn't disappoint in his return from injury, scoring in injury time to punctuate Orlando...

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Teenager Bosch Kicks 18 Points In Vital Sharks Win

Teenage fly-half Curwin Bosch kicked 18 points as Coastal Sharks of South Africa won 33-25 at Jaguares of Argentina...

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Senden Takes Break To Be With Cancer-Stricken Son

Australian golfer John Senden said Saturday he'll take an indefinite break from the game to be with his teenage son...

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Pope Calls For N.Korea Negotiations

Reprising his theme of "world war in parts", Pope Francis said that these were "concentrated at points that were...

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Thousands March In Washington To Protest Trump Climate Policies

Tens of thousands of people marched Saturday from the US Capitol to the White House to show support for climate-change...

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Nomura Stretches Lead At Windy LPGA Texas Shootout

Japan's Haru Nomura stretched her lead to two strokes at the wind-whipped LPGA Texas Shootout on Saturday, firing a...

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Misbah Warns Against Pakistan’s Old Failings

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq is expecting his team not fall prey to over-confidence as they seek an historic...

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US Service Member Killed In Blast Near Iraqi City of Mosul

A US service member has died from wounds sustained in the blast Saturday of an explosive device outside the Iraqi city...

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Cheetahs Fume Over Disallowed Try In Crusaders Romp

A controversially disallowed try helped Canterbury Crusaders beat Central Cheetahs 48-21 Saturday and extend a winning...

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Cosplay With Hijabs Showcased In Malaysia

Muslim women dressed as superheroes, princesses, and mighty sword-wielding warriors took part in a hijab cosplay event...

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Pope In Egypt Rejects Fanaticism, Urges Charity

Pope Francis rejected fanaticism and appealed for charity on Saturday as he addressed thousands of faithful during a...

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24 Dead In Kyrgyz Landslide

A landslide swept over part of a village in Kyrgyzstan early Saturday, killing 24 people, including nine children, the...

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US Aircraft Carrier Starts Drill With South Korean Navy

The US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson on Saturday kicked off a joint drill with the South Korean navy, officials...

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Iranian Hardline Candidate Slams Rouhani On Economy

Hardline Iranian presidential hopeful Ebrahim Raisi condemned President Hassan Rouhani's economic management Saturday,...

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Facebook ‘observed Propaganda Efforts’ By Governments

Facebook has admitted that it observed attempts to spread propaganda on its site, apparently orchestrated by...