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

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Syria Donors Seek Billions, In Shadow of Attack

The EU and UN on Wednesday rallied donor countries and aid groups to support a devastated Syria at a conference...

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India’s Kohli, Pakistan’s Misbah and Younis, Get Wisden Honours

India captain Virat Kohli has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of the respected...

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South Africa President Jacob Zuma Gets Backing From ANC

Some key allies of the ANC called for President Jacob Zuma to step down South Africa's embattled president has been...

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Royals Arrive At Westminster Service

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have arrived at a "service of hope", following last month's...

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How To Deal With Kibera’s ‘flying Toilets’

Streets in Nairobi slum are littered with human waste, prompting locals to develop innovative solutions to the problem....

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BMW Workers To Stage First UK Strikes Over Pensions

Workers at BMW's UK plants plan strike action over plans to close the company's final salary pension scheme. Unite the...

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Luke Shaw Used His Body With My Brain, Says Man Utd Boss Jose Mourinho

Manager Jose Mourinho said Luke Shaw used "his body with my brain" during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Everton and...

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Russia Rebel Weapons Claim Rejected

Russian claims that a release of chemicals that killed and injured dozens of civilians in northern Syria came from...

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Uefa President Warns Big Clubs Over Breakaway Plan

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has warned Europe's biggest clubs that the body will never give in to "blackmail"....

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Barcelona Star Lionel Messi Ignoring Argentina Criticism

The forward's performances for his national team are often under the microscope, but he remains determined to win a...

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Syria ‘chemical’ Attack

International outrage is mounting over a suspected chemical attack that killed scores of civilians in a rebel-held town...

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Iraq Urges Residents In IS-Held Areas To Shelter At Home

Iraq's military on Wednesday urged residents to shelter in their homes in jihadist-held areas of Mosul, where its bid...

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Philippines’ Pacquiao ‘to Fight’ Horn July 2 In Brisbane

Philippine world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is to fight undefeated Jeff Horn on his home turf in Australia, the...

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Carrie Fisher’s Final TV Role Airs On Channel 4

Fans have heaped praise on Carrie Fisher after her final TV appearance aired on Tuesday evening. The actress, who died...

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Taliban Suicide Blast Targeting Census Team Kills Five In Pakistan

At least five people were killed and up to 18 wounded in a Taliban suicide blast that targeted a census team in...

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‘Ok For Rape Victims To Marry Their Rapists’

A Malaysian MP has drawn outrage for saying it can be OK for rapists to marry their victims and that some 12-year-old...

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Child Sex Abuser Tracked Down To Canada

BBC News NI has tracked down a serial child sex abuser who admitted his crimes to police but has never been brought to...

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Car Bomb Kills 7 At Mogadishu Restaurant

At least seven people were killed and 10 wounded on Wednesday when a car bomb exploded at a restaurant near the Somali...

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Kenya’s Slumdog Footballers Play For Pennies and Pride

Henry Eshiboko considers himself privileged. The 20-year-old lives with his wife and child in a single, windowless,...

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Suicide Bombers Kill 31 In Iraq’s Tikrit

An attack by suicide bombers in the Iraqi city of Tikrit killed at least 31 people and wounded at least 42, army and...