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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Libyans Mark Start of Uprising That Ended Dictatorship

Libyans Friday marked the anniversary of the 2011 uprising that toppled dictator Moamer Kadhafi, waving flags in...

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UN-OPCW Panel Seeks Names of Syrian Commanders In Gas Attacks Probe

A UN investigative panel is pressing the Syrian government to hand over the names of commanders, military units and...

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Westbrook-Durant Drama Sparks All-Star Tensions

Once and future NBA teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook played down the drama Friday of hard feelings over...

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Advances In Imaging Could Deepen Knowledge of Brain

New imaging techniques enable exploration of the brain in much more detail than ever before, opening the door to...

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Jackman Sheds A Tear For End of ‘Wolverine’ Franchise

Hugh Jackman's rip-roaring final turn in the "Wolverine" franchise premiered at the Berlin film festival Friday, as he...

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Interim Authorities To Begin Work In Mali’s North

A key step on the road to peace in northern Mali will take place Saturday when interim local authorities begin work,...

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China Urges Nuclear Talks Resumption With North Korea

China on Friday urged a resumption of six-party talks with North Korea on Pyongyang's nuclear programme, saying a...

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Qatar Open Could End Without Winner, Admit Organisers

The rain-ravaged Qatar Open could finish without a winner this year, a senior official conceded on Friday as the...

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Trump Doubles Down On ‘made In America’ Pledge At Boeing Plant Visit

US President Donald Trump on Friday held a rally at a Boeing factory that just voted against unionizing, marking the...

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Trump’s Pick To Head Environment Agency Confirmed

The US Senate on Friday confirmed fossil-fuel ally and global warming skeptic Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental...

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Ikea Israel Apologises For Female-Free Catalogue

The Israeli branch of Swedish furniture giant Ikea has apologised for issuing a catalogue aimed at Jewish...

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Ivorian Cocoa Farmers Call Off Strike

On Thursday striking growers brandished documents showing buyers have not paid them Ivorian cocoa farmers have agreed...

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Large Blast In Southern Turkish Town

Blast hits building in southern Turkey housing legal officials in Viransehir wounding several people, media reports...

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Tongan-Heritage Blocker Silatolu Signs With Carolina Panthers

Amini Silatolu, an offensive guard of Tongan heritage, signed a one-year contract with the NFL's Carolina Panthers on...

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Tunisian Soldiers Kill 2 Suspected Jihadists

Soldiers shot dead two suspected jihadists on Friday in the mountainous Kasserine region of central Tunisia, the...

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Government Warns On Transition To New Pound Coin

A new 12-sided pound coin will come into circulation in March The public is being urged to spend hundreds of millions...

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You Do Not Stay Somewhere For 20 Years and Walk Out After Defeat Like That

Arsène Wenger paved the way for his departure from Arsenal for the first time on Friday after announcing plans to...

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AFC Bournemouth Charged By FA After Breaching Anti-Doping Rules

It is alleged that Eddie Howe’s men failed to ensure that their ‘Club Whereabouts’ information was accurate,...

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Belarus Sports Writer Eats Own Paper After Losing Bet

A sports editor in Belarus has kept a promise to eat his own newspaper after incorrectly predicting the fortunes of a...

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After Fiery Defense of Presidency, Trump Returns To Jobs Theme

After a combative defense of his month-old presidency, Donald Trump moved Friday to reset a US administration buffeted...