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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New Chief of Staff John Kelly A Retired Marine General

John Kelly, US President Donald Trump's new chief of staff, is a retired Marine Corps general who had been serving as...

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Embattled Trump Replaces Chief of Staff

US President Donald Trump ousted his beleaguered chief of staff Reince Priebus on Friday, replacing him with Homeland...

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Trump Replaces Chief of Staff Priebus With General Kelly

US President Donald Trump on Friday ousted his beleaguered chief of staff Reince Priebus, replacing him with retired...

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‘Big Ben’ Roethlisberger Hints He Might Clock Out After NFL Season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, a two-time Super Bowl champion, said Friday he would not commit to...

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A Ruthless Latino Gang That Preys On Its Own

The ultra-violent Latino street gang MS-13, which President Trump vowed to wipe out in a speech in suburban New York on...

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Top Madagascar Politician Dies of Gunshot Wounds

A veteran political figure in Madagascar has died of gunshot wounds at his home, police said on Friday, after posting...

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Trump Plays Up Gang Threat, Urges Rough Policing

President Donald Trump traveled to a crime-afflicted New York town Friday, seeking to magnify the threat from Latino...

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Tobacco Shares Nosedive On FDA Regulation Warning

Major tobacco producers saw their share prices tumble on Friday after US health officials said they would explore ways...

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Bahraini 13-Year-Old Takes Plunge At World Swimming Championships

Like many her age, Bahraini teenager Ritaj Amin, 13, likes listening to American pop idol Charlie Puth on her phone,...

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Red Sox Lose Pitcher Price To Inflamed Elbow

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher David Price, sidelined for the first two months of the season, was placed on Major...

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Arcade Fire Takes Indie Outlook To Dance Floor

Few bands have straddled the divide between indie and mainstream quite like Arcade Fire -- eclectic in tastes and...

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After Health Vote, McCain Heads Home For Cancer Treatment

US Senator John McCain will head to Arizona to resume his cancer treatment and will return to Washington after the...

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US Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program

The United States on Friday imposed new sanctions targeting Iran's ballistic missile program, one day after Tehran...

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NBA Superstar Durant Says Indian Basketball Needs A Yao…

NBA behemoth Kevin Durant set a world record in India on Friday but admitted it will take a lot more for basketball to...

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Week Old Baby In India Survives Being Buried Alive By Teen Mother

A week old baby boy in India survived several hours in a grave after being buried alive by his teenage rape victim...

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NAFTA Talks Must ‘do No Harm’ To Agriculture Sector

Talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement must "do no harm" to the agricultural sector in the United...

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Fiat Wins EPA Approval For 2017 Diesel Jeeps, Ram Pickups

US environmental regulators have approved the sale of 2017 diesel models of the Jeep Cherokee SUV and light-duty Ram...

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Chinese Trio Into Jiangxi Last Four

Wildcard and world number 147 Wang Yafan was the pick of three Chinese players to storm into the semi-finals of their...

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A ‘no’ On Health Care

In a long career as a maverick Republican, it may have been John McCain's defining moment. Donald Trump and his...

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S.Africa Mine Suspends Women Who Refused To Strip

A South African mine suspended dozens of women on Friday after they refused to strip as part of measures to stop...