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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Trump’s Health Care Reform Plan Hangs In Balance

US President Donald Trump held last-minute negotiations with fellow Republicans to avoid a humiliating defeat Thursday...

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Russia ‘perhaps’ Supplying Taliban

Russia is "perhaps" supplying the Taliban as they fight US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, a top US general said...

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French Referees Get All Blacks-Lions Calls

French referees will be in charge for two of the three Tests between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions in...

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Indian MP Hit Flight Attendant 25 Times With His Slipper

An Indian MP has admitted hitting a flight attendant 25 times with his slipper during a row after he was given a seat...

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Disney Extends Iger As CEO Until July 2019

The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday it was again extending chief executive Bob Iger's contract for another year,...

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Laptop Ban Creates Turbulence For Airline Profits

A carry-on ban by Washington and London for laptops on flights from some airports will hit the profits of affected...

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Tanzania’s Information Minister Fired

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has sacked his information minister, who launched an investigation into a powerful...

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Police Name Westminster Attacker

The man believed to be responsible for the attack in Westminster has been named as Khalid Masood, by the Metropolitan...

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Syrian Refugee Tent Find Life As Dress With A Past

Once home to a family of Syrian refugees, a UN tent has found a new life as a dress still bearing the marks and stains...

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US New Home Sales Highest In 7 Months

Sales of new US homes rose sharply in February, to their highest level in seven months, while the average price reached...

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Israel Arrests Jewish Teen Over Anti-Semitic Threats In US, Elsewhere

Israel arrested on Thursday a Jewish teenager accused of making dozens of anti-Semitic bomb threats in the United...

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China Stun Koreans To Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Yu Dabao struck in the first half as Marcello Lippi's China stunned South Korea 1-0 to keep their slim World Cup hopes...

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British Cycling Had ‘medal At Any Cost’ Culture

A "medal at any cost" approach created a "culture of fear" at British Cycling, says former rider Wendy Houvenaghel. The...

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New Ivory Coast Coach Wants To Tempt Yaya Out of Retirement

Toure's last competitive match for Ivory Coast was the 2015 Afcon final victory over Ghana New Ivory Coast coach Marc...

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Ford Lowers Profit Forecast As US Auto Boom Ebbs

US auto giant Ford said Thursday its first quarter earnings would come in well below analysts' expectations, as it...

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Theater Work Offers Dystopian View of Trump’s America

President Donald Trump's chest-thumping nationalism and harsh immigration policies are the subject of a new play...

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French National Abducted In Chad

A French civilian has been abducted in the central African nation of Chad, French authorities said on Thursday. The...

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Kenya Sells First Ever Mobile Government Bonds

Kenya, a pioneer in mobile money, on Thursday began selling the first ever government bonds via mobile phone, allowing...

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Obama Warns Against Changes That Harm Americans

Former president Barack Obama warned Thursday against approving a Republican bill that would repeal his signature...

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Jewish Youth Arrested In Israel Over Anti-Semitic Threats Abroad

A Jewish youth was arrested in Israel on Thursday on suspicion of making dozens of anti-Semitic threats in countries...