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 Military Are Preparing To ‘incapacitate’ Kim Jong-Un

A growing US presence off the Korean Peninsula is reportedly part of a plan aimed at 'incapacitating' Kim Jong Un's...

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Nearly 100,000 Iraqis Flee Battle For West Mosul

Nearly 100,000 Iraqis have fled the battle to retake west Mosul from the Islamic State jihadist group, the...

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Irish Woman Murdered In Goa

Indian police said Wednesday they had launched a murder investigation after a young Irish woman was found dead in the...

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Actress Mercy Johnson Gets Government Appointment

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi in Nigeria has appointed Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson as his new Senior Special...

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BBC Interview Dad Laments Online Fame

An academic who became a global internet sensation when his children interrupted a live television interview lamented...

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Afghan Military Rejects Claims Insiders Aided Hospital Attack

Afghanistan's defense ministry Wednesday shrugged off allegations that insiders were involved in a catastrophic...

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Taiwan Lesbian Ordered To Pay Back Groom

A judgement against a gay woman who married a man because of pressure from her family has sparked criticism in Taiwan...

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Europe Braced For NEXIT

Millions of Dutch voters are going to the polls today in key elections overshadowed by a blazing diplomatic row with...

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Kim’s Identity Confirmed Using Child’s DNA

Malaysia has used a DNA sample from one of Kim Jong-Nam's children to confirm the identity of the assassinated...

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India’s Manohar ‘quits As ICC Chairman’

India's Shashank Manohar has resigned as chairman of the International Cricket Council after his push for reforms ran...

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Clashes Rock Libya Capital For Third Day

Artillery exchanges rocked the Libyan capital for a third day on Wednesday after forces loyal to the UN-backed...

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Indonesia Vows Action After UK Cruise Ship Ruins Coral Reef

Indonesia on Wednesday vowed to take action after a British-owned cruise ship smashed into pristine coral reefs and...

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Mid-Flight Slumber Cut Short By Exploding Headphones

Australian authorities have warned about the dangers of using battery-powered devices on flights after a woman's...

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Bangladesh Leave Sri Lanka Struggling In Second Test

Bangladesh made a strong start to their 100th Test Wednesday as they reduced Sri Lanka to 70-4 at lunch on the opening...

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Kidnapped Australian Woman Released In Afghanistan

An Australian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan last year has been released, officials said Thursday. The Australian...

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India’s Captain Kohli Has ‘no Regrets’ Over Australia Bust-Up

Indian skipper Virat Kohli said on Wednesday he had no regrets over a war of words with his Australian counterpart...

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India Mulls Commonwealth Games Bid After Durban Debacle

India has said it may bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games after organisers stripped Durban of the event over its...

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Aussie Beer Boycott Over Christian Gay Marriage Video

Leading Australian brewery Coopers apologised Wednesday after pubs vowed a boycott over its links to a Christian...

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Top US Envoy Begins Asia Tour Amid North Korea Crisis

Washington's top diplomat was to fly into Tokyo on Wednesday to begin a first tour of Asian capitals under the shadow...

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US Carrier In South Korea For Show of Force To North

A nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for joint military exercises, the US Navy...