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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Ivanka Trump Has White House Office

President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka now has an office at the White House, although she will not be a government...

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China’s Demand For Medicine Fuels African Donkey Slaughter

Under a cloudless sky in South Africa's northwestern farming region, donkeys still amble along muddy paths, pausing to...

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Distraught Hong Kong Villagers Battle To Save Their Homes

Ko Oi-sum's simple village home on the northwestern edge of Hong Kong is surrounded by trees planted by her mother --...

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Harden Seals Thriller For Rockets

James Harden nailed a last-gasp layup with less than three seconds on the clock as the Houston Rockets snatched a...

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Closures Along Iconic California Highway Hit Tourism

A series of storms that pounded California this winter have forced the shutdown of the state's iconic coastal highway...

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Gyllenhaal Breathes ‘Life’ Into Alien Invasion Genre

Eight decades after "Flash Gordon" hinted that aliens might not have our best interests at heart, mankind still risks...

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Baghdad Car Bomb Kills At Least 21

A car bomb exploded in the Iraqi capital on Monday, killing at least 23 people and wounding 45 others in a mainly Shia...

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North Korea Not Afraid of US Military Strike

North Korea said Monday it is not frightened by US threats of possible pre-emptive military action to halt its nuclear...

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Trump Campaign, Russia Ties Investigated, No Wiretap Evidence Found

FBI Director James Comey said for the first time Monday that the bureau is investigating whether there was any...

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Trump Drops 220 Spots On the Forbes Billionaires List

President Donald Trump is the nation's first billionaire president -- but he's not as rich as he used to be, according...

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Ousted S Korean President Park Geun-Hye Faces Prosecutors

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye is being questioned by prosecutors over a corruption scandal that brought...

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Manchester City Charged By Football Association After Draw With Liverpool

Michael Oliver was surrounded by several Manchester City players after awarding Liverpool a penalty Manchester City...

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Chad’s Ancient Ennedi Cave Paintings Defaced

Ancient cave paintings at a world heritage site in the Sahara desert have been defaced with graffiti, Chad's minister...

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New Zealand’s ‘green’ Image Under Threat

New Zealand's strong economic growth is placing strains on the environment that threaten to undermine its "clean,...

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UN Rejects Saudi-Led Coalition Call To Supervise Yemen Port

The United Nations on Monday rejected a call by the Saudi-led coalition battling rebels in Yemen for the key port of...

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Ex-S.Korean President Park Questioned By Prosecutors

Ousted South Korean president Park Geun-Hye reported to prosecutors Tuesday for questioning over the corruption and...

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CAF President Ahmad Steps Down As Madagascar’s Senate Vice President

The newly elected Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad has stand down as vice president of the...

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Penelope Cruz To Play Donatella Versace In ‘American Crime Story’

Penelope Cruz will play her first major television role as Donatella Versace in FX's "Versace: American Crime Story,"...

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Los Angeles Only Has Eyes For 2024 Olympics Amid Deal Speculation

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has insisted that the city remains solely focused on staging the Olympics in 2024 amid...

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US Poised To Curb Electronic Devices On Middle East Flights

The United States is poised to ban large electronic devices such as laptops or cameras on board flights from up to a...