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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4 Die In Bomb Attack Attempt

a woman and her two children died while eight others sustained injuries The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed...

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Man Who Drove Suspicious Car Near White House Is Detained

A man has been detained after driving up to a security checkpoint at the White House and claiming he had an explosive...

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Fierce Fighting On Outskirts of Mosul Old City

Iraqi forces backed by helicopter strikes engaged in heavy fighting with jihadists on the outskirts of the Old City on...

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Malaysia Pursuing Other Possible Suspects In Kim Killing

Malaysia is pursuing more potential suspects, including at least one "important" person, in connection with the murder...

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Misbah Wants Life Bans For Fixers

Pakistan's Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Sunday called for life bans on anyone found guilty of fixing, adding that an...

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Row Erupts Over Mystery Break-In At S.Africa Judge Offices

South African politicians traded accusations on Sunday over a mysterious break-in at the Johannesburg offices of the...

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Clashes In Syria Capital After Surprise Rebel Assault

Heavy clashes rocked eastern districts of the Syrian capital on Sunday after rebels and jihadists launched a surprise...

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Israel Threatens To ‘destroy’ Syrian Air Defence Systems

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Sunday threatened to destroy Syrian air defence systems after they fired...

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‘Scots Do Not Want A Referendum’

The Scottish Conservative leader has said the majority of Scots do not want a second independence referendum. Ruth...

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Trump Did Not Refuse To Shake Merkel’s Hand

Donald Trump's spokesman has denied that the US president refused to shake hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel...

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Indian Engineer Named Saddam Hussain Cannot Get A Job

More than 10 years after being executed, Saddam Hussein remains a huge presence in the life of one man. The marine...

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Rape Victims To Get Pre-Trial Recorded Interview Option

Alleged rape victims in England and Wales may not have to be cross-examined in front of the accused, under plans by the...

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Boy Dies and Girl Critically Ill

Police got a call about the injured toddlers on Saturday night A one-year-old boy has died after being found injured at...

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France Launches Terror Investigation

French anti-terror prosecutors are investigating an attack at Paris's Orly airport by a gunman who was eventually shot...

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Africa Trade Meeting Has No Africans After US Visa Denials

Each year, the University of Southern California brings delegations from Africa to meet with business leaders,...

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Mosul Families Go Against the Tide To Return Home

Tens of thousands have flowed out of war-wracked Mosul in recent weeks, but Samir Hamid and 33 family members have...

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Somalia Wants Saudi Probe of Refugee Boat Attack

Somalia has called on the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen to investigate an incident in which dozens of Somali...

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Avoiding Risky Sea Journey, Syrian Refugees Head To Italy ‘pronto’

Just before midnight in a sleepy district of Beirut, dozens of Syrian refugees huddle in small groups around bulging...

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Malaysia Expects More Arrests In Kim Jong Nam Murder Probe

The police chief did not respond immediately when contacted by Reuters for comment. Malaysian police are expected to...

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Philippines’ Duterte Says Can’t Stop China Developing Shoal

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday he could not stop China from building on a disputed shoal near his...