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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Somalia Leader Declares Country A ‘war Zone’

Somalia's new president has declared the country a war zone and instructed the army to prepare a new offensive against...

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Chemical Watchdog Has ‘ongoing’ Probe Into Syria Attack

The world's chemical weapons watchdog said Thursday it has opened an "ongoing investigation" into the suspected...

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China’s Xi Arrives In Florida For Summit With Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Florida Thursday for a first face-to-face meeting with President Donald...

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Husband of Trump Supporter Deported To Mexico

Mexican immigrant Roberto Beristain's own American wife voted for Donald Trump as US president because he promised to...

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Russia Probes Metro Bomber Contacts As Thousands Rally

Russian investigators on Thursday raided acquaintances of the suspected Saint Petersburg metro bomber, as the country...

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4 Killed As Libyan Coastguard Battles People-Smugglers

Gambians deported from Libya stand in line as they wait for registration at the airport in Banjul Four suspected...

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Canadian PM Trudeau Wows NY Feminist Crowd

Wildly popular among liberal Americans, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wowed the crowd at a women's summit in...

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Russia Says Its Support For Syria’s Bashar Al Assad Is ‘not Unconditional’

Russia has said its support for Syrian president Bashar al Assad is "not unconditional" in the wake of a suspected...

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Willett Shows Ads Still Pay At Masters

The Masters is one of the most advertising-free zones in sport -- but reigning champion Danny Willett is living proof...

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After ‘chemical’ Strike, Quick Thinking Saves Syrian Man’s Life

The feeling in his limbs began fading slowly, just moments after a suspected chemical attack in a northwest Syrian...

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Trump Heads To Florida For Meet With China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump departed Thursday for Florida for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi...

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Chaotic Scenes As Indian MP Resists Flight Ban In Parliament

An Indian politician who attacked a flight steward after being refused a business class seat caused uproar in...

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Christians Hope For An ‘open Jerusalem’ For Easter

Christians in Jerusalem said Thursday that they are hoping for an "open Jerusalem" ahead of Passover and Easter...

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Government Urged To Reduce Business Entry Barriers

Nigerian government has been urged to reduce business entry barriers in the country in order to encourage...

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UN Blocked From South Sudan Town Amid Reports of Killings

UN peacekeepers in South Sudan say they have twice been prevented from accessing the town of Pajok, where the army is...

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Al-Shabab Fighters Offered Amnesty As New Somali President Declares War

Somalia's new president has offered al-Shabab militants a 60-day amnesty amid a declaration of war on the group....

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Malinga Hat-Trick Restricts Bangladesh To 176-9

Lasith Malinga became only the fifth bowler in the history of Twenty20 internationals to claim a hat-trick as Sri Lanka...

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Taser Renames Itself As It Promotes Body Cameras

Taser International was officially re-branded as Axon Thursday as the company broadens its focus from its controversial...

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David Bowie’s Former New York Apartment Up For Sale

Rock legend David Bowie's former apartment in New York, complete with views of Central Park and his piano, is up for...

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Republicans Change Senate Rules To Confirm Trump Court Pick

Republicans took the historic step Thursday of changing US Senate rules to clear the way for confirming Neil Gorsuch to...