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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Trump Era A New Challenge For the IMF

In its 70-year history, the International Monetary Fund has been no stranger to financial crises and policy disputes...

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La Decima Referee In Charge of Barca-Juve Clash

While Barcelona will attempt to mount a Champions League comeback against Juventus on Wednesday, the referee in charge...

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Mike Tyson Academy Opening In Dubai

Boxing legend, Mike Tyson, is opening a branch of his training academy. The former undisputed heavyweight boxing...

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These People Are Locked In A 50-Hour Kissing Contest For A Free Car

What would you do for a free car? How about lock lips with it for more than 48 hours? People are engaged in a bizarre...

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Zuckerberg Addresses ‘Facebook Killing’

Facebook's chief has paid his respects to the family of a man whose killing was filmed and posted onto its site. "Our...

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Gayle First To Hit 10,000 Twenty20 Runs

Chris Gayle has become the first batsman to accumulate 10,000 Twenty20 runs, going past the milestone during a...

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Blue Jackets Stay Alive In NHL Playoffs With Win Over Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets staved off elimination in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday with a 5-4 victory over...

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Pence Vows ‘overwhelming’ Response To North Korea

The United States will counter any North Korean attack with an "overwhelming and effective" response, Vice President...

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Automakers See Promise In China Car-Sharing

Unable to afford a car, Shanghai university student Long Yi faces a lengthy, expensive commute across his vast city but...

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Trump Administration To Review Iran Sanctions Relief

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he has told Congress of plans to review whether sanctions relief given to Iran...

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Death Toll After Philippine Bus Plunge Rises To 31

The death toll from a Philippine bus that plunged into a ravine rose to 31 with signs that overloading contributed to...

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Fresno Killings Are A Hate Crime

Police said a man fatally shot three people Tuesday in Fresno, California, in less than two minutes in what authorities...

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French Police Find Bombs, Make Arrests Over ‘planned Presidential Election Attack’

French police foiled an attack during the presidential election with the arrest of two men in Marseille on Tuesday....

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Deadly Attack Near Egypt’s Old Monastery

St Catherine's monastery is located at the foot of Mount Sinai One policeman has been killed by gunmen who opened fire...

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‘Phenomenal’ Progress In Fighting Tropical Diseases

There has been a record-breaking achievement in distributing tablets to fight neglected tropical diseases, the Bill and...

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Tense Run-Off Expected For Governor Post

Voters in Jakarta are choosing a governor in a run-off election, that has been called "the dirtiest and most divisive"...

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UN’s Top Court To Rule In Ukraine Vs Russia Case

The UN's top court will Wednesday rule on a bid by Kiev to halt Russia's alleged funnelling of money, arms, and...

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Croatian Rivers Face Hydroelectric Peril

Swans glide peacefully over green river waters in the central Croatian area of Karlovac, a tranquil spot popular with...

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In Mosul, Iraqi Snipers Track Jihadists Around the Clock

A few hundred metres from an iconic mosque in west Mosul, Iraqi sniper Salah al-Zuheiri has his eye glued to his scope...

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Kim Family Values On Show At North Korea Parade

Before tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians marched before him, along with some of the most fearsome weapons at...