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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Articles by Kwame Mensah

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Why Messi and Neymar Would Miss the Champions League Final

With Britan set to host this year's Champions League final, Barcelona's stars Lionel Messi and Neymar could be stopped...

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Damaged Palmyra Busts Back In Syria After Italy Restoration

Two rare busts rescued from the Islamic State group in the ancient city of Palmyra and restored in Italy have been...

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Algeria’s Invisible President To Mark 80th Birthday

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has rarely appeared in public since a crippling stroke in 2013, marks his...

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Key US Inflation Measure Hits Fastest Pace Since 2012

A closely watched measure of US inflation in January hit its fastest monthly pace in nearly four years, the Commerce...

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Uber CEO Apologizes After Video Shows Him Berating Driver

Uber chief Travis Kalanick has apologized, acknowledging that "I must fundamentally change as a leader and grow up,"...

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Zimbabwe Nurses Start Indefinite Strike

Their main demand is that the government pay out 2016 bonuses State-employed nurses in Zimbabwe have begun an...

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Kenya Police Intensify Operation Against Bandits

A number of residents in Kenya's Baringo county, in the Rift Valley, are reported to have fled to neighbouring counties...

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Police Break Up Street Vendor Clashes In Nairobi

The reason for the clashes was not immediately clear A journalist in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has been tweeting about...

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DR Congo Crackdown On Protesters ‘heavy-Handed’

Opposition supporters were vocal against a possible third term for President Kabila Security forces in the Democratic...

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Woman Who Found GBP20 Note On Floor Convicted of Theft

A woman who kept a £20 note she found in a shop has been convicted of theft. Nicole Bailey, 23, picked up the cash at...

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Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant To Have Scan On Injured Knee

Golden State Warriors' leading scorer Kevin Durant will undergo an MRI scan after injuring his knee in his side's...

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Squad Strength Behind Chelsea’s Title Push

Chelsea midfielder Willian believes healthy competition for places has been one of the driving forces behind the...

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Sissi Defends Anti-Jihadists Fight After Copts Flee Sinai

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has defended his government’s strategy in the fight against jihadists in...

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Victor Moses Extends Chelsea Contract To 2021

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses, on Wednesday, put pen to paper on a new deal which should see him remain with the Blues...

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Chad Jails Dozens of Student Protesters

Chadian students are among the fiercest critics of President Idriss Deby Dozens of students in Chad who were arrested...

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Syria Regime, Rebels Committed War Crimes In Aleppo

All Syrian sides that fought in the battle for Aleppo committed war crimes and the deal to evacuate civilians following...

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Indonesia, Saudi Sign Deals As King Salman Starts Landmark Visit

Indonesia and Saudi Arabia Wednesday signed agreements in areas ranging from trade to aviation as the kingdom's monarch...

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‘Big Ben’ Mbala Towers In Basketball-Mad Philippines

"Big Ben" cuts an imposing figure, dominating college basketball in the hoops-crazy Philippines as the best of a wave...

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Best Buy Posts Unexpected Drop In Same-Store Sales

The company's shares fell more than 9 percent in premarket trading. Best Buy Co In (BBY. N), the No. 1 U.S. electronics...

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Francois Fillon Faces Charges

French centre-right presidential candidate Francois Fillon has said he will fight on, as he announced that a judge was...