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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India Moves 1000-Tonne Historic Armoury To Lay Rail Track

Dozens of workers are using cranes and jacks to shove and push a 1,000-tonne, 18th century armoury to make way for a...

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Malaysia Police Confirm Kim Jong-Nam Identity

Malaysia's police chief on Friday confirmed that the man assassinated at Kuala Lumpur's international airport last...

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Britons Should Keep EU Rights Post-Brexit

British citizens should be allowed to keep the benefits of EU membership, according to the chief Brexit negotiator at...

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BT Strikes Deal To Legally Separate Openreach Division

BT has bowed to demands by the telecoms regulator Ofcom to legally separate Openreach, which runs the UK's broadband...

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Iraq Battles IS In Mosul, Commander Says Resistance Weakening

Iraqi special forces battled the Islamic State group on Friday in west Mosul, where a commander said jihadist...

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Elon Musk Offers To Fix Australian Power Network In 100 Days

Elon Musk, boss of electric car firm Tesla, says he can help solve South Australia's power crisis within 100 days - and...

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Turkey-PKK Conflict ‘has Killed 2,000’ Since Truce Collapsed

The UN has accused Turkish forces of serious violations during unrest in the south-east of the country that left 2,000...

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What Next After S. Korea’s Presidential Impeachment?

Friday's final verdict by South Korea's Constitutional Court to sack impeached president Park Geun-Hye has finally put...

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Vietnam King Kong Premiere Ruined By Monster Fire

Film buffs with the hottest ticket in town were left running for safety after a giant model of King Kong went up in...

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Thai Artisans Craft For King’s Funeral

Aided by a jazz soundtrack, Thai artisans work against the clock scratching, moulding and shaping the intricate clay...

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Long-Awaited Concert Music To the Ears of Saudis

Legendary Arab singer Rashed al-Majed gave his fans three encores in the Saudi capital on Thursday night. Why not? They...

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Trump Travel Ban Could Affect USA 2026 World Cup Bid

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban could prevent the United States...

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Mosul Church Turned Into IS Religious Police Base

The elegant columns of a west Mosul church stand plastered with Islamic State group propaganda after the jihadists'...

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Racing 92 To Fire Ex-All Black Williams Over Cocaine Bust

France's Racing 92 club will fire former All Black lock Ali Williams, who was arrested in Paris last month in...

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Nigeria Leader Buhari Returns Home After UK Medical Leave

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home after weeks of medical leave in the UK and speculation over his...

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Gaza Firm Turns Out Jewish Skullcaps In Quest For Orders

In the heart of the Gaza Strip's Shati refugee camp, machines buzz as Mohammed Abu Shanab's employees sew small, round...

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Nigeria Fixes Presidential Elections For February 2019

Nigeria's next presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in February 2019, the Independent National...

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Hohns Named As Aussie Chief Cricket Selector

Trevor Hohns was named as the chairman of Australia's cricket selectors on Friday after steadying the ship as caretaker...

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In Adirondacks, A Dream of Trumpian Economic Renewal

For better or worse, this tiny town at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains has survived the decline of US...

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Ailing Buhari Returns Home

President Buhari has been on medical leave in London for a while now Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned...