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

Articles by Kwame Mensah

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Indian Court Rejects Plea To Abort Foetus With Down’s Syndrome

India's top court Tuesday denied a plea by a pregnant woman to terminate her 26-week old foetus diagnosed with Down's...

Opinion

11 Beautiful Signs Your Relationship Is Perfect

Most of us have read enough and been through enough to know the signs to look out for that indicate a relationship's...

International

Algerian Colonel Sentenced To Death

The funeral of Ali Tounsi was held in February 2010 A former police colonel in Algeria has been sentenced to death for...

International

Atletico On Top As Leverkusen Visit Again

Atlético are in control of the tie again following the first leg in Germany Bayer 04 Leverkusen have it all to do to...

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Israel Unprepared For Tunnel Threat In 2014 Gaza War

An Israeli state inquiry accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top army brass Tuesday of being unprepared for...

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Burkina Parties For Top Film Festival A Year After Attacks

A year after jihadist attacks killed 33 people, Burkina Faso's capital is kicking up its heels on the back of Africa's...

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Top Palestinian Official Denied Entry To Egypt

A senior Palestinian official has been denied entry to Egypt, prompting a Palestinian delegation to withdraw in protest...

International

Trevor Noah Buys ‘$10m New York Penthouse’

Trevor Noah’s name is trending today on Twitter in South Africa today after the Wall Street Journal reported that the...

International

Ethiopian Government Lambasted For Flipping On Political Reform Promise

nternational Rights Group, Human Rights Watch (HRW), has accused the Ethiopian government of turning back on its public...

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US Confirms Disappointing Growth In 2016

The US Commerce Department on Tuesday confirmed a picture of sluggish growth in 2016, with the world's largest economy...

International

After Jammeh, Gambians Seek Justice For the Disappeared

When Gambian intelligence officers arrested journalist Ebrima Manneh at his newspaper, he asked an office guard to save...

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Rusty Wawrinka Dumped Out In Dubai Upset

Holder Stan Wawrinka was sensationally dumped out of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday as his form collapsed...

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Shelling Blocks UN Aid Chief Visit To Yemen’s Taez

UN aid chief Stephen O'Brien on Tuesday cancelled a visit to Yemen's third city Taez when shelling and a rebel...

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Somali President Declares ‘national Disaster’ Over Drought

Somali's newly elected President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Tuesday declared a "national disaster" due to severe...

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India Growth Rate Slips To 7% In Q3 After Cash Ban

India's economic growth rate fell to seven percent in the third quarter of the financial year after the controversial...

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India Students Rally After Woman Threatened With Rape

Rallies were held in India's capital Tuesday in support of a student who received rape threats over her controversial...

International

Togo Striker Saves Unconscious Goalkeeper’s Life After Collision

Togolese striker Francis Kone saved the life of goalkeeper Martin Berkovec, who nearly swallowed his tongue during a...

Headlines

Thai Army, Rebel Negotiators Agree ‘safety Zone’ For Unrest-Hit South

Thai army and Muslim rebel peace negotiators agreed Tuesday to create a "safety zone" in Thailand's insurgency-hit...

International

Egypt Parliament Expels MP Critical of Human Rights Record

Egypt's parliament has expelled an MP who was an outspoken critic of the government's human rights record. Mohammed...

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Palestinian Municipal Elections In West Bank Only

Palestinian local elections scheduled for May will take place in the West Bank only and not in Gaza, the government...