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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Oscars Keeping Accounting Firm Despite Best Picture Snafu

The board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to retain the services of...

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Stylish Dogs Rule the Catwalks of Shanghai’s Streets

Poodles in pink dresses, Pekinese wearing blouses, a Pomeranian in sneakers and a raincoat -- Shanghai's sidewalks can...

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Turkey Ends ‘Euphrates Shield’ Operation In Syria

Turkey has officially ended the "Euphrates Shield" military operation it launched in Syria last August, Prime Minister...

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Pakistan Fast Bowler Suspended For A Year By PCB

Irfan last appeared for Pakistan in an ODI against England at Headingley in September 2016 Pakistan fast bowler...

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Cameroon Boss Hugo Broos Threatens To Quit

Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Hugo Broos has threatened to quit over management and funding problems...

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Magnificent Westbrook Hits 57 As Thunder Edge Orlando

Russell Westbrook conjured a spectacular 57-point triple double to edge closer to history as the Oklahoma City Thunder...

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Uncertainty Reigns As UK Triggers Brexit

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has triggered the formal two-year process of negotiations that will lead to Britain...

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Suicide Truck Bomber Kills 17 In Baghdad

A suicide truck bomber targeted a police checkpoint in southern Baghdad on Wednesday night, killing 17 people and...

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US Senate Committee To Question 20 In Russia Probe

The Senate Intelligence Committee has requested 20 individuals to be interviewed for the panel's probe of alleged...

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Ivanka Trump Takes Unpaid Job As White House Adviser

First daughter Ivanka Trump is about to take on another title as an unpaid adviser to her father President Donald...

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S.Korea’s Ousted President Park Appears In Court

South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-Hye arrived at court Thursday for a hearing to decide whether she should be...

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Lehmann Hails ‘Bradman-Like’ Smith

Australian coach Darren Lehmann has hailed captain Steve Smith as "Bradman-like" after a hard-fought and fiery Test...

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Hodge Says Sorry For Kohli Comments

Former Australian international Brad Hodge Thursday apologised over suggestions firebrand Indian captain Virat Kohli...

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S.Korea’s Ex-President Park Arrives At Court For Arrest Hearing

South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-Hye arrived at court Thursday for a hearing to decide whether she should be...

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David Friedman Takes Oath As New US Ambassador To Israel

David Friedman, a Jewish American attorney close to President Donald Trump, and who is known for a hardline stand in...

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Fognini Crushes Struggling Nishikori At ATP Miami

Italian Fabio Fognini, ranked 40th in the world, upset second seed Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-2 in the quarter-finals of the...

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US Diplomat Arrested Over Contacts With Chinese Spies

A US diplomat who allegedly took tens of thousands of dollars in cash and gifts from Chinese intelligence agents was...

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Diesel Fights Back Tears For Friend Paul Walker

Vin Diesel choked back tears on Wednesday as he paid an emotional tribute to his dead "The Fast and the Furious"...

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Tom Cruise Cajoled ‘The Mummy’ Cast To Do Own Stunts

Tom Cruise is known for performing his own death-defying stunts in his action movies -- but the cast of horror...

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Petition Puts US First Family’s Costly Logistics In Crosshairs

First Lady Melania Trump, who lives at the family's New York City penthouse, should move to the White House or pay for...