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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Spanish Climber Abandons Winter Everest Summit Attempt

A Spanish climber Wednesday abandoned his attempt to make the first winter summit of Mount Everest in over two decades,...

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Thousands of Rohingya Refugees Return To Myanmar Over Island Plan

Thousands of Rohingya who took refuge in Bangladesh after fleeing violence in Myanmar have returned home because of a...

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OPEC Output Cuts Exceed Target

OPEC compliance with oil output reductions has exceeded the target because of higher Saudi cuts, Kuwaiti Oil Minister...

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Ini Edo Goes Into Hiding Over Kemen’s Brouhaha?

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo who was appointed  as the SA Tourism & Development for Akwa Ibom State in 2016 has been...

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ICC Summons South Africa Over Bashir Visit

South African authorities have been asked to appear at the International Criminal Court on April 7 over the country’s...

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SA Man and Pregnant Fiancee Locked Up In UAE

Emlyn Culverwell‚ 29, and his fiancee have been in detention since January A mother in South Africa is pleading for...

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Clashes Empty Out Myanmar Town On China Border

Civilians abandoned a battle-scared town along Myanmar's border with China on Wednesday, saying they feared an imminent...

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S. Korea Court To Rule On President Park Impeachment Friday

The political fate of South Korea's scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye will be decided by the country's highest court...

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Indonesia Shrugs Off Asian Games Graft, Organisation Woes

Organisers of Indonesia's 2018 Asian Games insisted Wednesday preparations were on track after the build-up was hit by...

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Danny Jordaan Withdrew From FIFA Council Race To ‘focus On One Job’

The South African Football Association has explained why its president Danny Jordaan pulled out of the race for a place...

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Mosul Families Huddle At Home, Terrified of IS

For two weeks, Yunis Mohammed and 17 relatives huddled terrified in the cellar of his west Mosul home as the Islamic...

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Iraq Forces Clear Bombs, Search For Jihadists In Mosul

Iraqi forces in west Mosul worked to clear bombs and searched for jihadist fighters in recaptured areas on Wednesday to...

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Japan Court Strikes Down Ban On ‘mannequin Mob’ Protest

Japanese political dissenters chalked up a small victory Wednesday when a court struck down a city's move to ban a...

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Britain’s Boris Johnson Visits Israel, Palestinian Territories

British foreign minister Boris Johnson visited Israel and the Palestinian territories Wednesday for talks with leaders...

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UN Urges Probe of DR Congo Violence

The UN's top rights official on Wednesday called for a high-level investigation into abuses committed against civilians...

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Gunmen Dressed As Doctors Attack Kabul Hospital

Explosions and gunfire rattled Kabul's diplomatic district Wednesday when insurgents dressed as doctors stormed...

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Indian State Challenges Salman Khan Arms Acquittal

Indian authorities have challenged a court's decision to acquit Bollywood superstar Salman Khan over the use of...

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S.Africa Revokes Decision To Leave ICC

South Africa has formally revoked its controversial decision to leave the International Criminal Court following last...

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US Needs Better Leadership To Meet Challenges

The UN human rights chief took aim at US President Donald Trump Wednesday, saying the country needed better leadership...

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Find Out Why DJ Premier Co-Signed Jamo Gang

HipHopDX Premiere: Co-signed by DJ Premier, Jamo Gang — Ras Kass, El Gant and J57 — is busy carving out a space for...