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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Sydney Landmarks Switch Off Lights, Others Miss the Memo

Sydney's Opera House and the Harbour Bridge plunged into darkness to mark Earth Hour on Saturday night, but it seems...

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At Ultra Festival, Finding ‘best Energy’ Through EDM

Nick is usually known as a lawyer in Detroit but when he travels the world's electronic music festivals he takes on a...

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Lady Gaga’s Japanese Designers Make Tokyo Debut

They've dressed Lady Gaga and now they want to dress more fashionistas in Asia: the husband-and-wife team behind...

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Nigeria’s Vice-President and A Fragile Peace In the Delta

While Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari was receiving treatment in London for an undisclosed illness, his energetic...

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Mosul Air Strikes Kill Dozens of Civilians

Air strikes carried out in recent days have killed dozens of civilians in west Mosul, where Iraqi forces are battling...

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US To End Operations Against Lord’s Resistance Army In Africa

A top US military commander has said the LRA has been reduced to "irrelevance" after years of joint military operations...

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Dozens of Civilians Killed In Mosul Air Strikes

Smoke rises from a neighbourhood in west Mosul, during an offensive by the Iraqi forces to retake the city from Islamic...

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Activists March Ahead of Vote For Hong Kong Leader

Pro-democracy activists and hundreds of supporters marched in Hong Kong Saturday ahead of a vote for the city's next...

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Lewis Hamilton On Australian Grand Prix Pole Position

Lewis Hamilton won a tight battle for pole position between Mercedes and Ferrari at the season-opening Australian Grand...

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Lukaku Hints At Everton Exit

The Belgium international striker has reportedly turned down a new contract at Goodison Park and says players "need to...

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Over 200,000 Displaced By West Mosul Battle

More than 200,000 people have fled fighting in west Mosul since the operation to retake the area from jihadists was...

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Wild Elephants Rescued From Muddy Bomb Crater In Cambodia

Eleven wild elephants, including a baby, were rescued from a mud-filled bomb crater in Cambodia on Saturday after...

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Air Strike Kills 16 Civilians Near Damascus

At least 16 civilians were killed and dozens wounded on Saturday in an air strike on a rebel-held area outside...

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Sienna Miller On Why Her New Role Is Not ‘just A Wife’

If there's one thing Sienna Miller has in common with the character she plays in exploration epic Lost City of Z, it's...

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Mosul Residents Flee Ahead of Air Strikes

Thousands of people are fleeing the Iraqi city of Mosul, held by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, in fear of...

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Thousands Attend Funeral of Slain Hamas Official

Thousands of Hamas supporters on Saturday called for "revenge" during the Gaza funeral of an official from the...

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Bangladesh Commandos Storm Extremist Hideout, Rescue 78 Civilians

Bangladesh commandos Saturday stormed a hideout of suspected Islamist extremists in the country's northeast, rescuing...

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Zimbabwe Floods Leave Villagers Stranded

More than 250 people have been killed so far in this rainy season as floods have left remote communities isolated....

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Cities and Monuments Switch Off For Earth Hour

Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge plunged into darkness Saturday to mark Earth Hour, as global landmarks began...

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Two Men Continue To Be Questioned As Seven Released

Seven of the 11 people arrested since the Westminster attack have been released with no further action, police have...