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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Ferrari’s Vettel Quickest In Final Aussie Practice

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel trumped Mercedes duo Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in practice ahead of Saturday's...

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Jews, Israelis Fear Fallout From Bomb Hoax Arrest

Israel's arrest of a Jewish teenager accused of masterminding dozens of anti-Semitic threats could encourage racism and...

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Gender-Bending Fashion On Tokyo Runway Bang On Trend

If gender bending fashion is suddenly all the rage in the West, think Pharrell Williams promoting Chanel's new unisex...

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Sauber Replace Wehrlein With Giovinazzi For F1 Opener

Pascal Wehrlein withdrew Saturday from the Sauber team for this weekend's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand...

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James Shines As Cavs Bounce Back

LeBron James just missed a triple-double, pouring in 32 points with 11 assists and nine rebounds in the Cleveland...

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High School Rape In US Fuels Trump-Era Debate On Immigration

A rape at a Washington area high school has drawn intense scrutiny as part of the immigration debate launched under...

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Shiite Lebanese Women Wage Painful Custody Battles

Every week, young divorcee Rita Choukeir looks forward to the three precious hours she gets with her young son in...

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Stephen Hawking Appears As Hologram In Hong Kong

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken to a Hong Kong audience by hologram, showcasing the growing reach of a...

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Germany Seeks EU Help In Steel Row With the US

Germany has called on the European Commission to back its steelmakers by insisting on global trade rules in a dispute...

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Going Organic In Ghana

Organic farming products have been on the rise in Ghana as food safety is a priority with more and more consumers in...

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Deutsche Bank Picks New London Headquarters

Germany's biggest lender, Deutsche Bank, has chosen a new office for its London headquarters. Policymakers viewed the...

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BMW Third-Largest Electric Car Manufacturer

The market for electric cars and hybrids grew by 37 percent in 2016. BMW has made e-car production a priority, and now...

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Emma Thompson Kind of Regrets Turning Donald Trump Down For A Date

Emma Thompson revealed in an interview with Sweden’s SVT this week that she turned down a date with Donald Trump...

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UN Fears 200 Died In Coalition Airstrike On Mosul

The United Nations has raised grave concerns about reports of high civilian casualties in the Iraqi city of Mosul. A...

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Singaporean Teen Dissident Granted US Asylum

A Singaporean teenager who was jailed twice after insulting the island's late leader Lee Kuan Yew and religious groups...

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Two Months In, Trump Suffers String of Defeats

President Donald Trump suffered a bitter defeat in his first major legislative challenge as Republican lawmakers shot...

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New York Launches Immigrant Defense Initiative

New York state launched an immigrant legal defense initiative with more than $1 million in public and private funding...

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Shaq Soars Again At Staples As Statue Unveiled

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal was feted by an array of Los Angeles Lakers greats as a massive statue of him...

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New Zealand Triple Strike Rocks South Africa In Third Test

Hashim Amla stood defiant for South Africa as New Zealand took three wickets in the opening session of the third Test...

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Spain Drub Israel 4-1 To Stay Top of Group

Diego Costa was among the scorers as Spain strolled to a 4-1 win at home to Israel in a World Cup qualifier on Friday...