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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Cincinnati Nightclub Shooting

The shooting occurred at Cameo Night Club just after 1 a.m. ET One person was killed and 14 others injured when gunfire...

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Rebel Court Sentences Yemen President To Death

A rebel court in Yemen's insurgent-held capital has sentenced President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi to death for high...

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Ricciardo’s Home GP Hopes End In Misery

Daniel Ricciardo's trademark smile vanished as he endured a hellish Australian Grand Prix with a weekend-long spell of...

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Businesses Cursed By ‘devil’s Waters’ of S. Korea Ferry Sinking

When South Korea's Sewol ferry sank three years ago killing more than 300 people, it also devastated businesses close...

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Hong Kong’s Divisive New Leader Faces Tough Task

Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam, seen as tough and capable by supporters but hated by the pro-democracy camp, faces a...

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Hamas Shuts Gaza Crossing, Blames Israel For Assassination

Hamas shut the crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Sunday after blaming the Jewish state for the...

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US Air Strike In Afghanistan Killed Senior Qaeda Leader

A senior Al-Qaeda commander linked to major attacks in Pakistan including the bombing of a luxury hotel and an assault...

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New York Skyscrapers Adapt To Climate Change

With a skyline crowded with ever-more luxury towers, the construction of another Manhattan skyscraper wouldn't normally...

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Vettel Wins Australian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel out-manoeuvred Lewis Hamilton and the world champion Mercedes team with a stunning victory in the...

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Pentagon Enjoying Greater Leeway Under Trump

The Pentagon under President Donald Trump is enjoying greater freedom to run its wars the way it wants -- and not...

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Wizards Shine; Clippers, Raptors Clinch Playoff Spots

John Wall tallied 37 points as the Washington Wizards defeated LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers 127-115, tightening...

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Aussie Quicks Keep India In Check In Fourth Test

India trudged to 64-1 at lunch in the face of some intense bowling by the Australian quicks on the second day of the...

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Samsung Is the Number One Most Admired Brand In Africa

Slow growth and challenging economic conditions negatively affected the perception of African brands in 2016. This is...

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Messi Guides Argentina To Crucial Qualifying Win Over Chile

Lionel Messi was the difference as Argentina edged a crucial World Cup qualifier against Chile. Elsewhere, an unlikely...

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Australia Braces For ‘very Destructive’ Cyclone

Australians are bracing for the worst cyclone in the country's northeast in several years, with residents evacuated and...

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Carrie Lam Elected Hong Kong’s New Chief Executive

Carrie Lam (2nd L) smiled as officials counted votes during the election arrie Lam, Hong Kong's former deputy chief and...

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A Vintage Year For the Flying Finns?

The waiting is almost over for Formula One fans - a new season is upon us. But when the cars line up on the grid for...

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Uber Grounds Self-Driving Cars After Accident

Uber has grounded its fleet of self-driving cars pending an investigation into the crash of an Uber vehicle in Arizona,...

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US Raises Interest Rates 0.25 Percent Amid Growing Confidence

The U. S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months, a move spurred by...

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NATO Troops Race Winter To Give Afghan Forces A Morale Boost

The target is behind a slope, the advance is unprotected: crawl, fire! Italian instructors in western Afghanistan have...