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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New Somali PM Sworn In

He was sworn by Prez of Supreme Court in front of legislators A little more on the opening of the Somali parliament:...

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Cambodian Gunman Called ‘Meet To Kill’ Admits To Murdering Kem Ley

An unemployed former Cambodian soldier who calls himself "Meet to Kill" admitted to the brazen murder of a renowned...

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Blasts, Gunfire Rock Afghan Capital

Explosions and gunfire echoed through Kabul in two separate Taliban assaults on security buildings Wednesday, officials...

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As Civilians Flee Mosul, A Delicate Search For Jihadists

The Iraqi officer addresses a group of men who fled fighting in Mosul, urging them to admit any affiliation with the...

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Malaysian Court Charges Two Women With Kim Murder

A tightly-guarded Malaysian court Wednesday charged two women with murdering the estranged half-brother of North...

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Gucci Mane & 2 Chainz Pour On the Charm With

The Tuesday (February 28) version of the DX Digest finds Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz’s performance of “Good Drank” on...

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Snap IPO May Lead Pack of Tech ‘unicorns’

After a dearth of technology listings in 2016, Snapchat parent Snap is set for its market debut as early as this week....

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Ko Hopes Kasumigaseki Golf Club Men-Only Rule Will Change

Olympic silver medallist Lydia Ko said on Thursday she hoped the popularity of women's golf in Japan could help solve a...

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NY Museums Wage Cultural War Against Trump Prejudice

Museums across New York are waging a cultural war on prejudice in Donald Trump's America, flexing the soft power of art...

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Exorcists Burn ‘possessed’ Woman To Death In Nicaragua

A young woman has died in Nicaragua after being stripped naked, tied up and thrown on a flaming pyre as part of a...

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UN Examines Situation of Blacks In Germany

A UN delegation has completed a week-long fact-finding mission on the human rights situation of people of African...

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Fabolous & Lil Uzi Vert Lockdown A Small Town In

play videoA new music video directed by both Gerard Victor and Spike Jordan The unlikely Outkast remixing collaboration...

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Fresh Uber Row As Boss Swears At Driver Upset With Fares

Uber boss Travis Kalanick has apologised after a video emerged of him repeatedly swearing at one of the company's...

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Saudi King Visits Indonesia With Huge Entourage, Tons of Gear

King Salman Wednesday began the first visit by a Saudi monarch to Indonesia in almost 50 years, seeking to strengthen...

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Towns of Hope and Despair

A nerve centre for migrant workers who stream in from around the country in search of a better life, Black Bridge...

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Bloody Islamic State Video Puts China In Cross-Hairs

Islamic State militants from China's Uighur ethnic minority have vowed to return home and "shed blood like rivers",...

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Two Women Charged With Murder

Two women accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader, have been charged with...

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Lady Gaga Steps In For Pregnant Beyonce At Coachella

Lady Gaga has stepped in to replace the pregnant Beyonce at Coachella, ensuring that the premier music festival has a...

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Emotional Ovation As Trump Honors US Soldier’s Widow

Republican and Democratic US lawmakers had plenty to disagree over in President Donald Trump's maiden speech to...

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Shanghai Expands Public Smoking Ban

Shanghai widened its ban on public smoking Wednesday as China's biggest city steps up efforts to stub out the massive...