Articles by Kwame Mensah
S.Africa Struggles To Quell Anti-Immigrant Violence
The South African government on Thursday called for calm after a wave of xenophobic violence in which dozens of shops...
Manager Sent Off For Tackling A Player
Something bizarre happened on a football touchline this week… a manager decided to tackle a player during a derby...
Outrage After U.S. TV Show Use Real Life Westgate Footage
Kenyans are outraged after a United States television series used real life footage from the September 2013 Westgate...
Hundreds Protest Netanyahu In Australia
Several hundred pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated in Sydney on Thursday against the first visit to Australia by...
UN Envoy Meets Syrian Rivals, But Hopes Dim For Peace Talks
The UN's Syria envoy launched consultations Thursday with rival sides in the six-year conflict, but hopes of...
Zimbabwe Deploys Army At Hospitals After Doctors’ Strike
Zimbabwe has deployed army medics to work at major public hospitals following a week-long strike by junior doctors who...
Murakami Fans To Pack Stores At Midnight For New Novel
Die-hard fans of Haruki Murakami, the Japanese author perennially pegged as a contender for the Nobel literature prize,...
Rihanna Overtakes Michael Jackson’s Top 10 Record In America
Rihanna has beaten Michael Jackson's top 10 US singles record, with her new song Love on the Brain. It's her 30th...
Japan’s Crown Prince Hints At Readiness To Take Throne
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito has suggested he is ready to take on the duties of emperor from his father as the country...
Rooney’s Agent In China For Transfer Talks
Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford held talks in China on Thursday amid mounting speculation over the Manchester...
Yemen Loyalists Push Back Rebels On Red Sea Coast
Yemeni government forces made gains around the Red Sea coastal town of Mokha in heavy fighting overnight as they...
Rihanna Named Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year
Rihanna has been named the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Pop star, Rihanna has been named the 2017 Humanitarian of the...
Arsenal Players Must Develop Hatred of Losing
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has urged Arsenal to develop a "hatred of losing", insisting it will take more than...
Gunmen Kidnap Two Germans In Northern Nigeria
Two Germans have been kidnapped while working at an archaeological site in northern Nigeria, police said on Thursday....
Africa Is Young, Why Are Its Leaders So Old?
There is something unmistakably common in Africa: the continent's aging and long-serving presidents. Its five longest...
Manny Pacquiao ‘in Negotiations’ To Fight Amir Khan, Filipino Reveals
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has revealed he is 'in negotiations' to face British fighter Amir Khan, after...
Indian Politician Spends State Cash On Lavish Temple Gifts
The head of India's newest state is facing condemnation after spending $750,000 in public money on gold temple...
Cameroon ‘expels’ Nigerians
Most of the refugees are at the Minawao camp in north-eastern Cameroon Cameroon has expelled 517 Nigerians, including...
I Have God’s Direct Number – Pastor Claims
It is possible to talk to God, why will you doubt that I got a call from him? A controversial pastor has left many...
Africa Wants Ten Slots For 2026 World Cup
Africa will be looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from 2026. The continent’s...