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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Bulls Beat Celtics Again, Raptors Rebound In NBA Playoffs

The Chicago Bulls powered past the Boston Celtics 111-97 Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead over the Eastern Conference top...

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‘Microdosing’ Trend Has Americans Tuning In With Psychedelics

After a litany of prescriptions failed to control her stormy mood swings and deep depression, writer Ayelet Waldman...

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Showtime In Shanghai As Automakers Race For China Edge

Global automakers unveiled new SUVs, electric vehicles, and futuristic concept cars at the Shanghai Auto Show on...

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US Gunman Kills Three ‘in Race Attack’

Police have blocked off the four different locations where shots were fired Three white men were killed and another...

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Democrats Hope For Upset Victory In Georgia’s Sixth District

A Democrat aims to pull off an upset election victory in the US state of Georgia on Tuesday in a race seen as a...

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We Are ‘masters of Our Own Destiny’ – Mugabe

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has said citizens are now masters of their own destiny thirty-seven years after...

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Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases Needs Big Pharma Push

Progress has been made in tackling diseases that blind, disable and disfigure millions of poor in tropical areas each...

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Fast & Furious 8 Breaks Global Box Office Record

The Fate of the Furious has raced to the top of the box office chart – breaking an international record in the...

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Offside Cristiano Ronaldo Goals Leave Football Fans Including Pique Speechless

Real Madrid's extra-time goals on Tuesday against Bayern came with a heavy dose of controversy due to replays...

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US Again Puts Faith In China To Rein In North Korea

After a few days of saber-rattling, US President Donald Trump's administration has reverted to the same North Korea...

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Stanford Backtracks On Trump Photo For Sex Assault Conference

Stanford University has backed down in a months-long row with one of its professors over the use of a photo of...

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Mattis In Riyadh To Boost US-Saudi Alliance

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is in Saudi Arabia Wednesday to reinvigorate the Riyadh-Washington alliance, with both...

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Three Dead As Man Goes On Killing Spree In California City

A 39-year-old man went on a shooting spree in the central California city of Fresno on Tuesday, killing three people...

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Key Leopard Population ‘crashing’, Study Warns

The leopard population in a region of South Africa once thick with the big cats is crashing, and could be wiped out...

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Muslim Indonesia’s Capital Votes Amid Religious Tension

Polls opened Wednesday in Jakarta's election run-off with the Christian governor fighting for his job despite standing...

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Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick As Real Beat Bayern In Thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as holders Real Madrid controversially overcame Bayern Munich in extra time to...

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FBI Used Dossier Allegations To Bolster Trump

The FBI last year used a dossier of allegations of Russian ties to Donald Trump's campaign as part of the justification...

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IMF Says Pace of Global Economic Growth Is Picking Up

IMF says pace of global economic growth is picking up The world economy seems to be gaining momentum, according the...

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Elder Bush Hospitalized With Mild Pneumonia

Former US president George H. W. Bush, patriarch of a dynastic political family, is in a hospital recovering from a...

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Adidas Sparks Furor With Boston Marathon ‘survivor’ Email

German sportswear giant Adidas sparked a social media outcry Tuesday after sending an email congratulating runners in...