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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Cyclone Enawo Batters Madagascar, Threatens Capital

Tropical cyclone Enawo struck Madagascar on Tuesday, buffeting the island with powerful winds, heavy rain and high seas...

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Tokyo 2020 Seen Having $284 Bn Economic Impact

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are expected to give an overall 32.3 trillion yen ($284 billion) boost to the Japanese economy,...

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PSG Are Not Stronger Than Barcelona

In his latest exclusive column for Goal, the PSG star says the French champions still have work to do at Camp Nou,...

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Kante Plays Like Two Men

Eden Hazard says N'Golo Kante is so good he often feels as though there are two of him playing for Chelsea! Kante...

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Asia Demands More World Cup Places

Asia wants a significant increase in its allocation of places in the 48-nation 2026 World Cup, the head of the Asian...

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Iran Keeps Ban On US Visitors In Response To Trump Order

Iran said Tuesday it would continue its retaliatory measure of barring US visitors in response to President Donald...

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Bali Prosecutors Seek One-Year Jail Term For Australian

Indonesian prosecutors Tuesday demanded a one-year jail term for an Australian businessman on trial for allegedly using...

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Iraqi Forces Retake Mosul Museum Vandalised By IS

Iraqi security forces recaptured the Mosul museum, where Islamic State group militants infamously filmed themselves...

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Mendis Steadies Sri Lanka In First Bangladesh Test

Kusal Mendis scored an unbeaten half-century to steady the Sri Lankan innings after Bangladesh struck early blows on...

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Turkey, Russia, US Military Chiefs Weigh Anti-IS Steps

The top generals of the Turkish, Russian and US military met Tuesday for talks likely to be dominated by next steps in...

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Dozens of Lotte Stores Suspended In China Amid Missile Row

South Korean retail giant Lotte has been forced to shut down dozens of stores in China, it said Tuesday as diplomatic...

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Japan Approves Changes To Century-Old Sex Crime Law

The Japanese government on Tuesday took a major step to overhaul century-old sex crime laws as it seeks to impose...

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Thai Vets Remove 915 Coins From Turtle

A sea turtle dubbed 'Piggy Bank' has had her fortunes restored after Thai vets removed 915 coins from her stomach -- a...

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UN Chief Urges ‘massive Response’ To Avert Somali Famine

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community to take action to avert famine in...

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‘Deep Regret and Discontent’ Over New US Travel Ban

Sudan expressed "deep regret and discontent" on Tuesday over US President Donald Trump's revised travel ban barring its...

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London Mayor Approves Chelsea’s New Stadium

Chelsea’s plans to build a new £500 million ($610mn, 580mn euros) 60,000-seat stadium cleared another major hurdle...

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China Vows `resolute’ Measures After THAAD Deployment

China said Tuesday it would "resolutely" defend its security interests as the US began deploying the THAAD...

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N. Korea’s Art of Brinkmanship

Pyongyang's travel ban on Malaysians leaving North Korea sharply escalated the already-high tensions with Kuala Lumpur...

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Turkey, Russia, US Military Chiefs Hold Talks In Turkey

Turkish, Russian and US military chiefs held talks on Tuesday in the southern Turkish city of Antalya to discuss...

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Trump Cabinet Member Ben Carson Calls Slaves ‘immigrants’ In Speech

Ben Carson appeared to liken slaves to immigrants who choose to come to the United States while addressing employees at...