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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Boeing Developing New Mid-Range Plane To Rival Airbus

Boeing is in talks with potential clients about developing a new plane to fit into a niche category now dominated by...

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Ex-Head of Gambia’s Prisons Charged Over Disappearances

The ex-head of The Gambia's notorious prison system has been charged over the disappearance of the former spy chief and...

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Polisario Blames Morocco For UN W.Sahara Envoy Leaving

An official from the Polisario Front fighting for the independence of the Western Sahara on Tuesday blamed Morocco for...

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Egyptians Protest Over New Bread Subsidies System

Dozens of Egyptians take part in demonstration in front of a government office in downtown Alexandria on March 7, 2017,...

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Two Yves Saint Laurent Museums To Open In Paris and Morocco

Two museums dedicated to the life and work of fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent will open in Paris and Morocco later...

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Facebook Wins Case Against Refugee In Merkel Selfie

Facebook clinched victory Tuesday in a German court case brought by a Syrian refugee whose selfie with Chancellor...

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Not Enough Evidence To Support Pelvic Exams

A US medical task force said Tuesday that there is not enough evidence to support regular pelvic examinations in women...

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WikiLeaks Exposes Alleged CIA Hacking Program

The CIA can turn your TV into a listening device, bypass popular encryption apps, and possibly control your car,...

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Ceasefire Announced In Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

A ceasefire has been declared in Syria's Eastern Ghouta, a rebel bastion near Damascus, to run from midnight last...

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Tyson Fury Claims He Will Return To Boxing On May 13

Tyson Fury has given boxing fans a return date to the ring and also claims he is considering opponents with promoter...

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US Fines China’s ZTE $1.2 Bn For Violating Iran, N.Korea Sanctions

The US government has slapped more than $1 billion in fines on Chinese telecom giant ZTE for violations of US export...

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Paired-Off Americans Have Sex Less Often

Americans are having less sex than they did in the past two decades, and couples who are married or live together...

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Nigeria Says ‘everything Is Ready’ For Abuja Airport Closure

Nigeria's transport minister Rotimi Amaechi said Tuesday that "everything is ready" for the closure of the airport...

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Russia Rates Disney’s ‘Beauty and Beast’ 16+ For ‘gay Moment’

Russia on Tuesday said the Disney film "Beauty and the Beast" will be released with an adults only rating after an...

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Bad-Guy US ‘Trump’ Wrestler Winds Up Mexico Crowds

Deafening boos erupt as Sam Adonis strides to the ring, a mocking smile on his face -- and in his hand, a US flag...

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Akon Lights Up Gambian Village

Popular American musician, Akon, has provided public lighting to the Sareh Pateh village located a few kilometres from...

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Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Activist Takes On Parliament

Since he accused Sierra Leone's parliament of diverting public funds from some of the world's poorest people, including...

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic and AFC Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings Charged

Referee Kevin Friend speaks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings during the game at Old Trafford Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

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India Accused of Creating

An Indian government initiative to tackle malnutrition by providing millions of school children with free lunch could...

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‘Samurai’ Japan See Off Cuba In World Baseball Classic Opener

Two-time champions Japan beat Cuba 11-6 in their World Baseball Classic opener Tuesday, sparked by a five-run salvo in...