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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10 Killed In Latest Kenya Drought Clash

At least 10 people have been killed in the latest clashes in drought-hit Kenya between rural communities fighting over...

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Australia Carrier Grounds Planes After Propeller Falls Off

A regional Australian airline on Monday grounded six planes from its fleet after a propeller fell off one of them as it...

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Former NFL All-Stars Sayers, Clark Dealing With Severe Illnesses

Two former NFL all-stars, Gale Sayers and Dwight Clark, have reportedly been diagnosed with neurological conditions and...

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Jadeja Removes Smith As Australia Fight To Save Test

India's Ravindra Jadeja took the big wicket of captain Steve Smith to damage Australia's hopes of salvaging a draw on...

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Inside the Homeless ‘safe Space’ That’s Sprung Up In Martin Place

Homeless people are camping along one of Sydney's busiest streets after setting up a makeshift shelter. Photographs...

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New Zealand Unchanged For 3rd South Africa Test

New Zealand's squad will remain unchanged for the third Test against South Africa in Hamilton despite the mauling the...

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Fiji Gold Weighs Heavy On New Rugby Coach Baber

A year ago Fiji were running away with the World Rugby Sevens Series, about to win a record 16th Hong Kong title and a...

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S.Korea’s Lotte Family Owners Go On Trial For Graft

Four members of the family who control South Korea's troubled retail giant Lotte, including its 93-year-old founder,...

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Drugs and Alcohol Found In Gunman’s Blood

Blood tests have revealed that a gunman who attacked soldiers at Orly airport in Paris on Saturday had consumed drugs...

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Mazembe Knocked Out of Champions League By Zimbabwe’s CAPS United

TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo suffered a shock exit from this year's African Champions League, losing...

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Manchester City and Liverpool Settle For A Point Apiece

Manchester City and Liverpool had to settle for a point apiece as they battled out a thrilling draw at Etihad Stadium....

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Philippines’ Duterte Calls European Critics ‘crazies’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has described European lawmakers as "crazies" in a salty-tongued rebuttal to...

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East Timor Votes In Presidential Poll Seen As Sign of Stability

East Timor voted for a new president Monday, with a former guerrilla fighter tipped for victory after winning the...

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Soaring House Prices Lock Australia’s Homeless Out

Homelessness is on the rise in Australia, experts warn, with a growing number of people failing to benefit from the...

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Community In Chaotic Jakarta Goes Green To Fight Eviction

Brightly coloured wooden and brick houses line a clean riverside path amid trees and vegetable gardens, a tranquil...

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Uber President Jones Leaves After Six Months

Ridesharing giant Uber took another hit with the departure of its president, Jeff Jones, after just six months, US...

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Vodafone India and Idea Cellular Announce Merger

British mobile phone giant Vodafone will merge its Indian unit with Idea Cellular to create the country's largest...

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N.Korea Rocket Test Shows ‘meaningful Progress’

North Korea's latest rocket engine test showed "meaningful progress" in its missile capabilities, Seoul said Monday, as...

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New Zealand Expels US Diplomat After Police Probe Stymied

A US diplomat has been expelled from New Zealand after Washington refused to waive diplomatic immunity so police...

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FBI Director To Testify On Russia Ties, Alleged Wiretap

The directors of the FBI and NSA are to give keenly awaited testimony before Congress Monday on what ties President...