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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‘Unprecedented’ Security For High-Risk Pakistan Final

Pakistan will deploy troops and bullet-proof buses for Sunday's Pakistan Super League final, its biggest cricket match...

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N. Korea Hits Out At US Over Potential Terror Listing

North Korea warned Saturday that the US will "pay dearly" if it relists Pyongyang as a state sponsor of terrorism...

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New Zealand Crumble In South Africa ODI Series Decider

Imran Tahir and Kagiso Rabada led a disciplined South African attack that decimated New Zealand batting first in the...

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Intruders Gain Access To BBC Studio

The BBC is investigating after several people gained unauthorised access to one of its studios during a live broadcast...

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Tunisia Convicts Ben Ali In ‘Mariah Carey Case’

Former Tunisian president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali has been sentenced in absentia to six years in prison for corruption...

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N. Korea Suspect Cites Malaysian ‘conspiracy’ Against Him

A North Korean suspect in the murder of the half-brother of the country's leader Saturday denounced Malaysia's probe...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Exits Apprentice and Blames Trump

Arnold Schwarzenegger has quit The New Celebrity Apprentice, saying it has become tainted by Donald Trump's...

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Bodies Go Unburied At Election Time In India’s Manipur

The body of Pausuan Lian has lain in a hospital mortuary for more than 500 days since he was shot dead during a land...

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World Baseball Classic Opens In Asia With Global Impact

Japan seeks a third title, the Dominican Republic wants to defend the crown and Americans wonder how they might ever...

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China Defence Spending To Rise ‘around 7%’

China will raise defence spending by "around seven percent" this year as it guards against "outside meddling" in its...

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South Sudan Military Arrests Soldiers Over Gang-Rape Accusation

South Sudan has arrested four soldiers after residents accused the army of beating and raping civilians in a small...

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Fillon Campaign Manager Quits

French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has suffered another blow as his campaign manager quit late on Friday....

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Amokachi Backs Africa’s Chinese Temptation

Former Nigeria star Daniel Amokachi has backed the host of Africans lured by the riches of the Chinese Super League....

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Malaysia Rejects Reports It Violated U.N. Sanctions On North Korea

Malaysia on Saturday rejected claims it may have violated sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea, after...

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Congo Police Arrest Separatist Cult Leader After Violent Standoff

Burned cars are seen in the street after clashes between Members of Bundu dia Kongo (BDK) Police in Democratic Republic...

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Trump Administration Considering Separating Women, Children At Mexico Border

Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U. S. authorities under a...

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Armed Faction Enters Major Libyan Oil Ports, Putting Output At Risk

An armed faction entered two major Libyan oil ports on Friday, pushing back forces that captured and reopened the...

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Ex-Haitian President Preval Dies

Former Haitian President Rene Preval, 74, the first leader in Haiti's history to win a democratic election, serve a...

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German Star Nowitzki Eyes 20th Season

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki plans to extend his remarkable NBA career into a 20th season at the age of 39....

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Natalie Portman Gives Birth To A Girl

Hollywood star Natalie Portman has given birth to a girl, her representative said on Friday. It is the second child for...