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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Kuwait Turns Silk Road Into A Massive Causeway

Kuwait is building one of the world's longest causeways to its remote north where it will pump billions into "Silk...

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Top US Diplomat To Visit Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing After NKorea Test

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit South Korea, Japan and China, the State Department announced Tuesday,...

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‘Angry’ Australian Summer Weather Smashes Records

Australia endured a summer of record-breaking extremes, scientists said on Wednesday, with climate change tipped to...

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China Urges US, N. Korea Steps To Avoid ‘head-On Collision’

China on Wednesday called on North Korea to suspend its nuclear and missile activities in exchange for the US and South...

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Female Traffic Lights To Promote Gender Equality In Australia

Pedestrian traffic lights showing female figures rather than male have been installed in Melbourne to reduce...

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British and Irish Lions Battles Spice Up Six Nations

The Six Nations returns this week to begin its rapid run towards a climax, with the contest for British and Irish Lions...

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Pacquiao-Khan Fight Off

A potentially money-spinning bout between Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Britain's Amir Khan has collapsed,...

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Nowitzki Joins 30,000 Club Against Lakers

German star Dirk Nowitzki became only the sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points as the Dallas...

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Mayor of Senegal Capital Charged With Fraud

The embattled mayor of Senegal's capital Dakar was on Tuesday charged with embezzlement of public funds and placed in...

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France Rout US To Lift She Believes Cup

Camille Abily scored twice as France stunned world champions the United States 3-0 to win the She Believes Cup...

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Stay Away From US For Time Being

Nigeria has advised against non-essential travel to the United States after some citizens had their visas canceled and...

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‘Friends’ Star Lisa Kudrow On the Mother of All Parts

Connoisseurs of "Friends" will remember ditzy, loveable masseuse and occasional folk guitarist Phoebe Buffay's...

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South Africa’s Jordaan Withdraws From Fifa Council Race

South African FA president Danny Jordaan has pulled out of the race to be a member of the Fifa Council. South Sudan's...

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IAAF Official Quits Two Roles Over Corruption Claim

Frankie Fredericks carried the Olympic torch on its journey to Rio 2016 Four-time Olympic silver medallist Frankie...

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UN Security Council Strongly Condemns N.Korea Missile Launches

The UN Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches and expressed...

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US Envoy At UN Makes Bid For Reviving Israeli-Palestinian Talks

US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday discussed reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations during her first meeting...

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Wagner’s Early Double Rocks South Africa

Neil Wagner made an impressive return to the New Zealand line-up Wednesday as South Africa struggled for runs in the...

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Ronaldo Goes Six Games Without A Goal

Ronaldo has now gone six games without a goal. Real Madrid increased their Spanish record of scoring in 47 consecutive...

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Australia Keep Faith With Cahill For World Cup Qualifiers

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou kept faith with team talisman Tim Cahill Wednesday by including the veteran in his...

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Public Hearing On Russian Election Meddling Set For March 20

The first public hearing into Russian interference in the US election will take place on March 20, with top...