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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Samsung To Update Software Over ‘red Screen’ Smartphone

Electronics giant Samsung will this week offer an unusually early software update for its newly-released Galaxy S8...

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Afghan Defence Minister, Army Chief Resign After Taliban Attack

The Afghan defence minister and his army chief resigned Monday, days after a Taliban attack at a military base in...

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Obama To Speak In Chicago, After Months of Quiet Travel

Three months after leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama will deliver his first public remarks of his...

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Pope Francis Slammed For Likening Refugee Centers To ‘concentration Camps’

Pope Francis has drawn a rebuke from the American Jewish Committee after he likened European refugee centers to...

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Outsider Macron Sets Sights On Presidency

Centrist Emmanuel Macron has gone through to the second round of the French election, where he will face far-right...

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Arsenal Legends Dream 13th FA Cup Title After Manchester City Win

Yesss!! Congratulations to @Arsenal on a well-deserved place in the #FACup final after a great comeback! #COYG...

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Real Madrid Should Have Been Smarter

Zinedine Zidane criticised his Real Madrid players after their dramatic Clasico defeat to Barcelona, insisting they...

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Italian Reporter Freed In Turkey

An Italian journalist arrested in Turkey while researching refugees near the Syrian border has been freed after two...

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LafargeHolcim CEO To Step Down Over Syria Probe

French-Swiss cement maker LafargeHolcim said Monday its chief executive Eric Olsen is stepping down following an...

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Chelsea Face Arsenal In FA Cup Final

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the FA Cup final after beating Manchester City 2-1 after extra-time in a closely fought...

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Kohli Pain After Bangalore Set New Low In IPL

Skipper Virat Kohli said "it really hurts" after Royal Challengers Bangalore slumped to a record low score of 49...

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Arkansas In Bid To Rush Through Executions

Arkansas is rushing to execute a slew of prisoners this week before its cache of lethal drugs run out, despite intense...

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Siddle Dumped As Agar, Cartwright Offered Contracts

Fast bowler Peter Siddle and batsman Shaun Marsh were the biggest names to miss out as all-rounders Ashton Agar, Hilton...

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No Hurry As India’s Inspirational Centenarian Wins Gold

With a jaunty victory dance, 101-year-old Man Kaur celebrated winning the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games...

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Man Lucky To Escape Croc Clutches In Australia

A man who accidently snorkeled headfirst into a crocodile in northern Australia escaped with minor injuries as wildlife...

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Stores Are Closing At An Epic Pace

This week it was Bebe. Last month it was Staples. In February it was JCPenney. Stores are closing at an epic pace. In...

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Gambia’s Gets First Visually Impaired Female MP

Ndey Yassin Secka-Sallah is one of the three females to be appointed into the National Assembly Gambia President Adama...

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Rights Group Urges China To Release N. Korean Refugees

China should immediately reveal the whereabouts of eight North Koreans it detained last month, Human Rights Watch said...

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From Aspiring Stylist To Jihadist Widow

Islam Maytat thought marrying an Afghan-British businessman was her ticket to a new life as a fashionista in London....

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Macron Faces Le Pen For French Presidency As Mainstream Parties Bow Out Early

Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron will face anti-EU, anti-immigration candidate Marine Le Pen in the French...