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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Nishikori Advances At Miami Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori came through a tough test against Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (5/7) 6-1 at the...

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Boko Haram Raids Stoke Fear of Fresh Attacks

Boko Haram Islamists raided a village in northeast Nigeria, in the latest rampage to steal food and medical supplies,...

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Kagame Hails Rwanda-Israel Bond At Washington Forum

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame became the first African leader to address Washington's biggest pro-Israel forum Sunday,...

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Pakistan Put West Indies Into Bat In First T20

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and put the West Indies in to bat in the first T20 international of a...

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Kenya Dominate World Cross-Country Champs

Kenya dominated the World Cross-Country Championships on Sunday, Geoffrey Kamworor defending his men's title, Irene...

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Six Aid Workers Killed In South Sudan Ambush

Six aid workers have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan, the UN said Sunday, the latest such attack in the country...

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Government Defends Mass Arrests

Belarus has defended the mass arrests on Saturday during protests against a tax on those seen as under-employed....

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Egypt Convicts 56 Over Migrant Boat Sinking That Killed 200

An Egyptian court has sentenced 56 people to prison over the capsizing of a migrant boat that killed more than 200...

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Popular With Trump, Will Jackson Stay On the $20 Bill?

President Donald Trump's enthusiasm for his 19th century predecessor Andrew Jackson is stoking fears he may cancel...

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Trump Blames Party Hardliners For Health Debacle, As More Battles Loom

Donald Trump on Sunday laid blame squarely at the feet of his Republican party's ultra-conservative wing for the most...

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Maldives Exiled Leader Nasheed Vows To Take Parliament

The exiled former leader of the Maldives Sunday announced plans to take control of the national parliament after...

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Red Tape Delays Ethiopian Migration To Israel

Thousands of Ethiopians with family members in Israel have again had attempts to join them delayed, this time by a...

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CAF General Secretary Hicham Amrani Resigns

Morocco's Hicham el Amrani has resigned as the secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) with a...

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Thousands Protest Against Corruption Across Russia

Thousands of Russians protested Sunday across the country to protest corruption, in rallies called by opposition leader...

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Fighting Puts Syria IS-Held Dam Out of Service

Fighting at a dam held by the Islamic State jihadist group in northern Syria put it out of service Sunday, risking...

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Iran To Appeal Seizure of 9/11 Compensation Money

Iran's central bank said Sunday it will appeal Luxembourg's decision to freeze $1.6 billion of its assets, which the US...

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Iraqi Snipers Target Mosul Jihadists Using Human Shields

Iraq has deployed snipers to target jihadists using civilians as human shields in Mosul, as it investigates air strikes...

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Iran To Sanction 15 US Companies For Israel Ties

Iran will impose sanctions on 15 US companies for their support for Israel and its "terrorist actions", state news...

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One Dead, 14 Injured, Police Say

One person has been killed and at least 14 injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Cincinnati, Ohio, police said. The...

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One Killed, 15 Wounded In Ohio Nightclub Shooting

One person was killed and at least 15 others injured early Sunday in a shooting at a nightclub in Cincinnati, Ohio,...