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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Four Dead In NE Nigeria Suicide Bombing

Four people were killed on Saturday evening when suicide bombers blew themselves up in a village on the outskirts of...

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Injuries, Suspensions and Line-Up Vs Valencia

Barcelona are back in action in the Primera Division on Sunday with a match at home to struggling Valencia. Luis...

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Netanyahu Threatens Snap Polls After Broadcasting Row

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised Sunday the possibility of snap elections following a dispute with his...

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Driver Detained After White House ‘bomb Scare’

One person is in custody after a car drove up to a White House checkpoint on Saturday night, the US Secret Service has...

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Trump ‘looks Forward To Visiting China’

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has told China's President Xi Jinping that President Donald Trump looks forward to...

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Man Fatally Wounded By Deputy; Family Says Facebook Live Captured Chaos

(CNN)Authorities in Tennessee are investigating the shooting death of an unarmed man by sheriff's deputies, the...

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Badminton Gets Prize Money Boost As New Tour Unveiled

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Sunday announced a new tournament structure, with increased prize money, as it...

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Herath Dents Bangladesh Early In Tricky 2nd Test Chase

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath picked up two wickets in two balls to give Sri Lanka a fighting chance in the second...

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US Eliminates Dominicans To Reach WBC Semi-Final

The United States upset defending champion Dominican Republic 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the World Baseball...

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Bridge Name Makes Troubled Waters For Myanmar’s Suu Kyi

Thousands of people protested in eastern Myanmar on Sunday against plans to name a bridge after Aung San Suu Kyi's...

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Rags, Not Riches, Defining Africa’s Urban Explosion

Anarchic architecture, unchecked pollution and high costs of living are the lot of African city dwellers, experts warn,...

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White House Security Boosted After Arrest

The US Secret Service bolstered security at the White House after a man was arrested after making threats at one its...

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India’s Pujara, Saha Make Australia Toil In Third Test

Cheteshwar Pujara passed 150 in an unbroken century stand with Wriddhiman Saha as India closed in on Australia's first...

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Japan PM Leaves For Europe For Security, Trade Talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe headed Sunday for a four-day trip to Europe, hoping to discuss security issues and...

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Nabil Ghilas Ends Four-Month Goal Drought With Hat-Trick

Algeria attacker Nabil Ghilas netted a hat-trick for Gaziantepspor when they won a Super Lig thriller 4-3 against...

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Huddersfield’s Hogg Suffers Fractured Neck

Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg suffered a fractured neck against Bristol City and is set to miss the rest...

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US Communities Crumbling Under An Evolving Addiction Crisis

Of the 2,900 babies born last year in Cabell County, West Virginia, 500 had to be weaned off of opioid dependence. In...

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‘ Fear, Optimism Among US Muslims

In a sprawling banquet hall, Ahmed Rehab walked to a lectern facing a glittering group of diners and launched into a...

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India Hunts Hidden Cash In Corruption Blitz

Mansions owned by maids, gardeners and drivers until now have aroused little suspicion in India, where the wealthy have...

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Trail Blazers Used Fast Start To Beat Hawks

The Portland Trail Blazers continued their quest to secure the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a...