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.

27296 Articles Joined March 2026

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MSPs Call For ‘bespoke’ Brexit Deal For Scotland

MSPs on Holyrood's Europe committee have called for a "bespoke solution" for Scotland in the UK's Brexit deal....

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Bollywood Celebrity Karan Johar Becomes Father To Twins Via Surrogacy

Bollywood superstar Karan Johar announced Sunday he had become a father to twins through surrogacy, as India moves...

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No ‘spending Sprees’, Hammond Warns

There will be no "spending sprees" in Wednesday's Budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned. Mr Hammond said any...

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U.S. Energy Stocks, Darlings Last Year, Stumble In 2017

The energy sector is the stock market's dud so far in 2017 after a banner performance in 2016, and the rest of the year...

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Tony Blair Denies Pitch To Be Trump’s Middle East Envoy

Tony Blair has not pitched to become a Middle East envoy for US President Donald Trump, a spokesman has said. The...

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China Cuts Growth Goal, Puts Focus On Reform and ‘firewall’ Against Risks

China has cut its growth target this year as the world's second-largest economy pushes through painful reforms to...

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Titans of Oil World Meet In Houston After Two-Year Price War

The biggest names in the oil world come together this week for the largest industry gathering since the end of a...

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In Day of Pro-Trump Rallies, California March Turns Violent

Supporters of Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters at a rally in the famously left-leaning city of Berkeley,...

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China To Strengthen Defenses, No Word On Budget

China pledged more support for its military on Sunday including strengthening maritime and air defenses as it takes...

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New Rules Give Japan’s Abe Chance To Lead Until 2021

Japan's ruling party on Sunday extended term limits for its leaders, a change that gives Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a...

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Battle-Hardened In Britain, May Prepares For Brexit Talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May is unlikely to bow to political expedience in Brexit negotiations but will make up...

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Chinese Protest Against South Korea’s Lotte

Dozens of people holding Chairman Mao posters protested in China's Jilin province on Sunday, calling for a boycott of...

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Syrian Pilot Whose Plane Crashed In Turkey Found By Rescue Team

Syrian pilot whose plane crashed in Turkey found by rescue teA Syrian air force pilot who bailed out as his warplane...

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UN Gives $5 Million In Aid For Crisis-Hit DR Congo Region

The United Nations has announced aid worth $5 million to the violence-wracked Kasai region of the Democratic Republic...

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Helicopter With Nine Aboard Crashes In Japan

A helicopter conducting a mountain rescue exercise crashed with nine local officials aboard in Japan on Sunday and at...

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Dangerous Tackle Costs Auckland Blues Flanker Luatua Four Weeks

Auckland Blues flanker Steven Luatua has been suspended for four weeks for a head-high tackle during their weekend...

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Iraq Forces Attack Four Jihadist-Held Areas In West Mosul

Iraqi security forces attacked four jihadist-held neighbourhoods in west Mosul on Sunday, including one that houses...

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Sri Lanka Rejects UN Call For Foreign Judges In War Probe

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has rejected a fresh appeal from the United Nations to allow international...

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Park Wins Champions Tournament With Putting Masterclass

South Korea´s Park In-Bee produced a putting masterclass to win the LPGA´s Women´s Champions tournament Sunday after...

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Eagles Soar To Quarter-Final Berth At Las Vegas Sevens

The United States roared back from a 19-point deficit in three minutes to beat Argentina 21-19 and book a quarter-final...