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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Saudi Fire Stops ‘rebel Boat Bomb’ From Yemen

The Saudi coast guard fired on an unmanned boat rigged with explosives, thwarting an attack on one of the kingdom's oil...

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Caitlyn Jenner Doesn’t Regret Voting For Trump Despite His LGBT ‘mistakes’

Caitlyn Jenner doesn't regret voting for Trump despite his LGBT 'mistakes' Caitlyn Jenner may not like everything US...

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Beyonce Announces Four College Scholarships For ‘creative, Conscious and Confident’ Women

It's not a new Beyoncé song. But it's destined to be a big hit. The pop star has announced four college scholarships...

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Episode IX Gets Summer 2019 Release Date

"Star Wars: Episode IX," the sequel to the upcoming "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and ninth installment of the space...

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Bangladesh To Build Hundreds of Mosques With Saudi Cash

Bangladesh has approved a project to build hundreds of mosques with almost $1 billion from Saudi Arabia, an official...

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US Warship Fires Warning Flare At Iran Vessel In Gulf

A US warship has fired a warning flare at an Iranian Revolutionary Guards vessel that refused to maintain distance in...

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Turkey Says US, Russia Informed of Strikes On Kurd Militia

Turkey informed the United States and Russia before launching strikes against Kurdish forces in Syria and Iraq, the...

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UN Eyes New Yemen Peace Talks By End of May

A new round of peace talks between Yemen's warring sides should begin by the end of May, the UN mediator said...

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Marcus Miller Pays Tribute To Senegal’s Past At Jazz Fest

American star Marcus Miller has made soulful amends to the Senegalese jazz festival he skipped a year ago, stirring...

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Trump Tax Plan To Cut Corporate Rate To 15%

The Trump administration's long-awaited tax reform plan will propose slashing corporate taxes to 15 percent, from the...

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Jet Airways Suspends Pilot Over Racism, Assault Claims

The Mumbai-based airline confirmed the incident took place on April 3 on a Chandigarh-Mumbai flight, adding the pilot...

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Mass Funeral For Dozens Killed In Attack On Evacuees

Hundreds gathered at a Shiite Muslim shrine south of Damascus on Wednesday to mourn the victims of a suicide bombing...

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Barton Suspended For 18 Months After Admitting To FA Misconduct Charge

Joey Barton has been banned for 18 months by the Football Association over allegations the Burnley midfielder placed...

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Top Human Rights Prize Names Finalists

An El Salvadoran transgender advocate, five detained Cambodian activists and an Egyptian legal scholar were nominated...

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Boeing Profits Jump But Commercial Air Deliveries Fall

Aerospace giant Boeing said Wednesday declining costs boosted earnings for the latest quarter, but revenues missed...

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IS Using Weaponised Drones To Defend Syria’s Tabqa

The Islamic State group is using weaponised drones to hold off US-backed forces advancing in a key Syrian town, a...

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Afghanistan Arrests 35 Soldiers After Attack On Base

Authorities have arrested 35 soldiers who served on an army base in northern Afghanistan where the Taliban staged a...

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Indian Kashmir Blocks Social Media After Clashes

Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir on Wednesday ordered internet service providers to block popular social...

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Trump Slams US Court Ruling Against Immigration Order

President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed as "ridiculous" a US judge's ruling blocking an executive order that could...

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Celebrity’s Giant Rabbit Dies On United Airlines Flight

United Airlines was under fire again Wednesday after a huge rabbit named Simon died while hopping over from London to...