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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Final Season Will Only Be Six Episodes

South by Southwest became South by SouthWesteros on Sunday when the creators and cast of "Game of Thrones" spoke at the...

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Germany and Netherlands Harden Stance

Several EU leaders have criticised Turkey, amid a growing row over the Turkish government's attempts to hold rallies in...

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NBA Celtics Hand Bulls Their Fifth Loss In A Row

Sparked with 22 points from Isaiah Thomas to power a balanced attack, the Boston Celtics ripped visiting Chicago 100-80...

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Hadwin Holds Off Cantlay To Win First US PGA Title

Canada's Adam Hadwin captured his first US PGA title despite squandering a four-stroke lead, parring Sunday's final...

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Night Time Is Right Time For Vinales

Maverick Vinales confirmed his status as early favourite for the new world MotoGP championship by dominating night-time...

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Defending Champ Dominicans Advance In World Classic

Wellington Castillo made a game-saving out and drove in the go-ahead runs as defending champion Dominican Republic...

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Capitals’ Defenseman Shattenkirk Gets Two-Game Ban

Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk was suspended two games without pay Sunday by the National Hockey...

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Syria Calls Player Who Rallied Opposition Home

Firas al-Khatib, once the pillar of Syria's national team before joining the opposition, was Sunday called into the...

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Jordan Gets Women’s Stadium For 2018 Asia Cup

The Jordan Football Association on Sunday inaugurated its first women's stadium in the capital Amman that is to feature...

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Iraqi Helicopter Fires At ISIS Targets In Besieged Mosul

An Iraqi Army helicopter fires a missile at ISIS positions as government forces seeking to retake Mosul said they had...

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Nishikori Eases Into Indian Wells Third Round

Fourth-seeded Kei Nishikori eased past Daniel Evans 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to reach the third round of the ATP Indian Wells...

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Trump Open To Tweaking Republican Health Care Bill

President Donald Trump is open to adapting a proposed replacement for Barack Obama's health care law, his political...

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Winds Force Cape Town To Cancel Bike Ride

High winds forced Cape Town to cancel its annual cycle tour on Sunday as gales threatened to knock riders off their...

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Insiders Aided Kabul Hospital Attack, Survivors Say

Insiders including two interns were among the attackers who launched a gun-and-grenade assault this week on...

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King Kong Reigns Supreme Over N. America Box Office

In the box office battle of the beasts, King Kong easily conquered Wolverine. "Kong: Skull Island," the latest in a...

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Jordan Releases Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls

A Jordanian soldier who shot dead seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released from prison Sunday after serving out...

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UK Builder Bovis In Talks With Galliford Try After Rejecting Bids

British homebuilder Bovis has rejected a bid approach from rival Galliford Try but remains in negotiations about a...

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Parade Sees Tributes To Israeli Soldier Convicted of Killing

Israeli settlers celebrating a Jewish holiday in the occupied West Bank Sunday paid tribute to a soldier who shot dead...

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Iceland To End Capital Controls From 2008 Financial Crisis

The decision has been made by the government and Central Bank of Iceland Iceland will lift all capital controls on its...

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Zedd Organizes Concert To Speak Out Against Trump’s Travel Ban

Grammy-winning DJ Zedd says he does not consider himself "a political person," but when President Donald Trump signed...