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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Michael Mantenuto, Star of Disney’s ‘Miracle,’ Dead At 35

Actor and hockey player Michael Mantenuto, best known for his role in Disney’s 2004 sports drama “Miracle,” has...

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Brawl Breaks Out After Protesters Storm Macedonia Parliament

Protesters stormed into Macedonia's parliament on Thursday after an ethnic Albanian was elected as speaker. A brawl...

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T.I. Finally Responds To Tiny’s Divorce Papers

T. I. had been keeping it vague when it comes to the status of his marriage until recently, even going so far as to...

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Pope Francis Visit Egypt Today

Pope Francis arrives in Egypt today for a short visit in which he hopes to foster inter-religious dialogue while...

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British Inventor Takes Flight In ‘Iron Man’ Suit

The dream of jet packs that can propel people up into the clouds is a recurring motif throughout popular culture, but...

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Sacked South Africa Finance Minister Warns of ANC Meltdown

South Africa's former finance minister Pravin Gordhan, who was dramatically fired by President Jacob Zuma, has warned...

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Asian Countries To Express ‘concern’ On North Korea’s Nuclear Tests

Southeast Asian countries are to express 'grave concern' over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic missile...

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Nobody Better Than Jose Mourinho

Jamie Carragher has praised Jose Mourinho for constantly getting the job done away from home. Manchester United held...

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Ex-Olympus Bosses Face $529m Fraud Bill

Former Olympus chairman Tsuyoshi Kikukawa (right) is among those who must pay damages Six executives sacked by Japan's...

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Barclays Bank Says One-Off Charges Hit Q1 Bottom Line

British bank Barclays, whose chief executive faces a regulatory probe, said Friday that first-quarter net profits sank...

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SE Asia Voices ‘grave Concern’ On N. Korea Despite Appeal

Southeast Asian countries on Friday expressed "grave concern" over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic...

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British Soldier Who Killed Afghan Fighter Freed From Jail

A British soldier jailed for killing an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan was freed on Friday after his sentence...

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New China Fears In Taiwan After Trump Snub

Taiwan's fears that it will become a bargaining chip between China and the United States worsened Friday after a snub...

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Former Olympians Xia, Zhang To Coach China Badminton

China have turned to former Olympians Xia Xuanze and Zhang Jun as national badminton coaches to replace long-standing...

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In Indian Kashmir, Social Media Becomes A Battleground

An unprecedented ban on Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter in Indian Kashmir has highlighted social media's role in...

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New TV Show Mocking Trump Enters Crowded Satire Market

The explosive dawn of the Donald Trump presidency is energizing comedians and satirists as TV ratings boom, shows...

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Vietnam Sentences Eight To Death For Heroin Smuggling

Vietnam has sentenced eight drug traffickers to death for smuggling 300 kilos (660 pounds) of heroin to China, some of...

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Bangladeshi Girl With Three Legs ‘walks, Runs’ After Australia Surgery

A toddler born with three legs -- because body parts of a twin had grown inside her -- was returning home to Bangladesh...

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Thai Police Seek First Arrest Warrant For Red Bull Heir

Thai police on Friday asked a court to issue an arrest warrant for the heir to the Red Bull empire over a deadly 2012...

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Trump To Address NRA On Eve of 100 Days In Office

Ninety-nine days after taking office, President Donald Trump on Friday is set to address the National Rifle...