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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Proteas Set New Zealand Tough Target In Fourth ODI

South Africa set a New Zealand a difficult target of 280 on a turning wicket in the fourth one-day international on...

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Two Uncapped Players In Sri Lanka Test Squad

Sri Lanka on Wednesday named two uncapped players in a 15-member squad led by spinner Rangana Herath for the two-Test...

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Westbrook Brings Up 30th Triple Double of Season

Russell Westbrook bagged his 30th triple double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Utah Jazz 109-106...

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Malaysian Court Charges Two Women With Kim Murder

Two women were charged Wednesday with the murder of Kim Jong-Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, after his...

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In India, A New Banking System To Reach the Masses

At a furniture store outside India's capital, a salesman scans the manager's ID and takes her fingerprint on a...

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Hong Kong Rebel Lawmakers Fight Parliament Ban

Four rebel Hong Kong lawmakers were in court Wednesday to fight a government bid to disqualify them from parliament, a...

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Pressure Mounts On S.Korea’s Chaebols

Once a driver of growth and a source of national pride, South Korea's family-led conglomerates are becoming instead...

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McIlroy Defends Round With Trump

Rory McIlroy on Tuesday defended his recent round of golf with US President Donald Trump as he prepared for this week's...

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Donald Trump’s Congress Speech

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP'S ADDRESS TO A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF...

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Trump Says He’s Boosting Defense Spending By $54 Billion; the Real Number Is $18 Billion

In the days before President Donald Trump’s high-profile address to Congress Tuesday night, White House aides...

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Trump Envisions Bill Allowing Many Immigrants To Stay In US

President Donald Trump wants to pass an immigration reform bill that could grant legal status to millions of...

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Injury Scare For Durant As Warriors Fall To Wizards

Kevin Durant suffered an injury scare as the Golden State Warriors slumped to a 112-108 defeat against the Washington...

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South Korea, US Forces Begin Joint Military Drills

South Korea and the United States kicked off their annual, massive military exercises on Wednesday as North Korean...

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Trump Believes North Korea Is Greatest Threat

President Donald Trump believes the "greatest immediate threat" to the US is North Korea and its nuclear program, a...

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Fact Checking Donald Trump’s First Formal Address To Congress

In his first speech to Congress, Donald Trump made a number of claims about the state of the nation. NBC News fact...

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The Rise of Benin’s Devil-Hunting Female Pastor

In the Very Holy Church of Jesus Christ of Baname, the 25-year-old founder calls herself God, her business partner is a...

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Trump Throws Curveball At Republicans With Call For Immigration Deal

Hill Republicans are once again at the mercy of President Donald Trump political whims. CNN reported Tuesday that Trump...

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Trump Hails ‘new National Pride’ In Address To Congress

President Donald Trump hailed the emergence of a "new national pride" in his maiden speech to Congress on Tuesday,...

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Tiny Benin Looks To Tourism To Boost Economy

With its palm tree-lined beaches, unique heritage and wildlife parks, Benin can hold its own against the best African...

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Trump Promises ‘renewal of American Spirit’ In Speech To Congress

President Donald Trump has promised a "renewal of the American spirit", in his first speech to Congress. The president...