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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Suns Steal Westbrook’s Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook is still chasing history after finishing just shy on Friday of his 42nd...

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20 Killed, A Dozen Missing, When Ferry Capsizes In Burma

At least 20 people have been killed and more than a dozen missing after a ferry boat capsized in Burma's Ayeyarwaddy...

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US Envoy To UN Threatens Further Military Action In Syria

The United States on Friday threatened to take further military action in Syria following its missile strikes on an air...

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20 Killed In Myanmar Wedding Boat Crash

At least 20 people were killed when a boat carrying scores of wedding guests collided with a river barge at night in...

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South Sudan Leader Acknowledges Famine

President Salva Kiir has acknowledged that the world’s youngest nation faces a famine that has left almost half of...

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Tupac Mourned, Joan Baez Urges Activism At Rock Hall of Fame

Folk legend Joan Baez called for a new era of activism and slain rapper Tupac Shakur was hailed as a nuanced hero...

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Hawks Stun Cavaliers Despite Absence of Stars

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points to lead Atlanta to a 114-100 upset win over the defending NBA champion Cleveland...

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Marlins’ Chen Finally Gets First Major League Hit

Taiwanese pitcher Chen Wei-Yin's long wait for his first Major League Baseball hit is over. In his 52nd big league...

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Twenty Inmates Flee In Liberia Prison Break

More than 20 inmates have fled Gbarnga prison in central Liberia, local reports say. At least one officer was seriously...

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Caf President Ahmad To Review TV Deal and Afcon Timing

Contentious decisions on African football's television rights and tournament hosting agreements will be reviewed in the...

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Barrow Still Not Party Member

Gambia's victorious UDP party has told the BBC that President Adama Barrow is still not a member of the party However,...

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Three Dead In Mogadishu Mortar Attack

At least three people have been killed and several others wounded in mortar attacks in Somalia's capital a day after...

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Nigeria Opens Online Jobs Portal

Registration however does not translate into getting a job instantly The Nigerian government has opened an online...

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Pocketful of Coins For BBC Reporter Amid Harare Bill Shortage

Zimbabwe prints its own version of the US dollar to ease cash shortages in the country The branch of my local bank in...

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Boko Haram Faction Kills Four Soldiers

The Islamists opened fire on an army convoy heading to the small town of Gulumba Boko Haram jihadists have killed four...

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South Africa At ICC To Answer Over Failure To Arrest Bashir

Supporters greeted Mr Bashir in Khartoum on his return from South Africa in 2015 Lawyers representing the South African...

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Mickelson Confident While Couples Turns Back Clock

Former Masters champions Fred Couples and Phil Mickelson are contenders for historic age-mark triumphs this weekend at...

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Congress May Be Focus of Debate On US Force Against Syria

Many US lawmakers expressed support immediately after the Pentagon's air strikes on Syria. But President Donald Trump's...

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US Warns of ‘more’ After Missile Strikes

The US envoy to the UN has warned America may take further action after bombarding a Syrian air base suspected of using...

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Actor Tim Pigott-Smith Dies Aged 70

British actor Tim Pigott-Smith, who was best known for his Bafta-winning role in 1984 TV series The Jewel in the Crown,...