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.

27296 Articles Joined March 2026

Articles by Kwame Mensah

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S.Africa Winemakers On Quest For Quality and Prestige

Looking out at his 50-hectare (124-acre) estate in a valley nestled below the Helderberg mountains, winemaker Ken...

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S.African Faces Trial Over Axe Slaying of His Wealthy Family

In a case that has gripped South Africa, the 22-year-old scion of a wealthy family goes on trial in Cape Town on...

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France Prepares To Vote For New President Amid High Security

France is preparing to vote in presidential elections on Sunday, amid high security after a fatal assault on a Paris...

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European Champions Cup Title Holders Saracens Beat Munster In Semis

Owen Farrell insisted Saracens could be "more clinical" after the title-holders beat Munster 26-10 in a commanding...

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Questions Remain Over Champs-Elysees Attacker’s Links To IS Group

Two days after an attack on Paris's Champs-Élysées that left one police officer dead, questions remain about the...

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US Businesses Getting Hammered By Venezuela Crisis

The political and economic crisis in Venezuela is costing US companies dearly, as General Motors can attest following...

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Nigeria Cracks Down On Illicit Oil Refineries

Nigerian commander Remi Fadairo points to the roiling plume of black smoke blotting the morning horizon in the Niger...

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Gatlin Trumps De Grasse, Thompson Shines At World Relays

Evergreen American sprinter Justin Gatlin struck gold when he anchored his team to victory at the IAAF World Relays in...

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Nepal Quake Injured Stalked By Disability Two Years On

The day after Nepal was struck by a devastating earthquake, Samrat Basnet opened his doors to the wounded as hospitals...

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Guardiola Told Me To Play Like Messi and Neymar

Learn from the two Barcelona superstars was the message the youngster received from his boss with Man City Manchester...

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French Overseas Territories Kick Off Key Presidential Vote

French overseas territories and residents in some U. S. states such as Hawaii began voting on Saturday in the French...

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Police Block Farmers’ Protest Against Planned Nicaragua Canal

Police in Nicaragua blocked thousands of farmers and rural residents from holding a march against a government plan to...

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Rangers Oust Montreal, Blues Eliminate Wild In NHL Playoffs

Mats Zuccarello scored two goals on Saturday to spark the New York Rangers over Montreal 3-1 and advance into the...

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How Bad Corporate Debts Are Holding Back India’s Growth

The recent arrest of Vijay Mallya highlighted the problem of bad loans in India, but analysts say the tycoon's unpaid...

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Religion, Free Homes Spur Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar Revamp

Farida Kachwala is vacating her family's cramped home of eighty years, one of thousands receiving modern apartments...

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Unbeaten Charlo KOs Hatley To Keep WBC Crown

Unbeaten Jermell Charlo knocked out Charles Hatley just 32 seconds into the sixth round on Saturday to retain his World...

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25 Years After LA Riots

Late in the afternoon of April 29, 1992, the looting began in south Los Angeles, quickly escalating as motorists were...

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Investors Push For More Info On Lobbying At US Companies

Dozens of major US companies are facing shareholder votes this spring that seek to require more disclosure about...

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French Consulate In New York Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The French consulate in New York, where thousands of expatriates were registered to cast ballots in their presidential...

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Ronaldo Slowing Down But Still Incredible

The Portuguese has scored fewer than in previous seasons in Spain and is declining slightly at 32. However, he is still...