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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US Airlift Backs New Assault Near Raqqa Stronghold

US-led coalition aircraft have for the first time carried out an airlift of allied fighters battling the jihadist group...

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Podolski Stunner Helps Germany Beat England

Gareth Southgate suffered his first defeat in charge of England as Lukas Podolski's spectacular second-half winner...

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Tearful Jason Day Pulls Out To Be With Ill Mother

Defending champion Jason Day broke down in tears after withdrawing from the WGC Match Play in Texas to be with his...

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Uganda Manhunt For Police Who Shot Dead Girl of Three

An official statement says police officers must be held to high standards Ugandan police have launched a manhunt for...

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Philippines’ Duterte Reignites Martial Law Fears

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Thursday he may impose martial law and suspend elections for tens of...

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US Suspects N Korea In $81 Mn Bangladesh Theft

US federal prosecutors suspect the North Korean government directed last year's theft of $81 million from Bangladesh's...

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Trump Lobbies Congress On Eve of Key Health Care Vote

US President Donald Trump's much-vaunted negotiating skills were put to the test Wednesday as he held last-ditch talks...

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Escobdeo Upsets Evans At Miami Open Tennis Tournament

Young American Ernesto Escobedo pulled off a surprise victory in three sets over Britain's Dan Evans in the first round...

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‘Power Rangers’ Creator Haim Saban Hits Out At Trump

Entertainment mogul Haim Saban, creator of the "Power Rangers" empire, was honored Wednesday for services to television...

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Killing ISIS Boss Is ‘only A Matter of Time’ Says Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson welcomed members of a 68-country coalition against the Islamic State to Washington and...

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US Military Helping Op To Seize Strategic Dam Near Syria’s Raqa

The US military provided air and artillery support -- and transported local forces -- in an offensive for a vitally...

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UN Struggles To Raise Funds To Avert Famine In Somalia

The United Nations has raised less than a third of the funding needed to prevent famine in Somalia, a spokesman said...

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New Vaccine Against Rotavirus Could Curb Child Deaths

A new vaccine that is cheap to make and does not require refrigeration has shown promise in preventing rotavirus, a...

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Allies Vow To Destroy IS As Attacks Overshadow Talks

The US-led coalition against the Islamic State group vowed to crush the jihadists Wednesday at a meeting overshadowed...

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Go Team! US Supreme Court Upholds Patent For Cheerleader Garb

Cheerleader outfits can be protected by copyright, the US Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a verdict criticized by some...

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Sea Ice Hits New Record Low At Both Poles

The sea ice cover in the Arctic and Antarctic hit new record lows for this time of year, marking the smallest polar ice...

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Palestinian, Israeli Football Officials In ‘heated’ Meeting

Palestinian and Israeli football officials were involved in "heated" talks Wednesday as FIFA attempted to mediate...

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Ex-Wallabies Star Peter Kimlin Arrested ‘for Gang Raping Woman’

Former Wallabies star Peter Kimlin is one of six rugby players arrested in France for allegedly drugging and gang...

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UN Chief Heads To Arab Summit After Row Over Israel ‘apartheid’ Report

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres travels to Jordan next week to attend an Arab summit following a row over the...

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Movies Draw Record $38.6 Bn At Box Office In 2016

The global box office for films took in a record $38.6 billion last year, industry figures showed Wednesday, although...