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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Kraft Heinz To Pursue Merger Despite Unilever Rejection

U. S. food company Kraft Heinz Co (KHC.O) has proposed a merger with Unilever (ULVR.L) (UNc.AS), but the Anglo-Dutch...

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In ‘liberated’ Mosul, Residents Say Danger Remains

The Iraqi forces that retook east Mosul from jihadists last month have moved on to their next battle, leaving a...

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More Murders In Philippine Drug War Despite Police Pull-Back

Shadowy assassins are still killing poor Filipinos, despite a police withdrawal from Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war,...

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Spain’s Princess Cristina Cleared In Tax Trial

Spain's Princess Cristina, the 51-year-old sister of King Felipe and sixth in line to the throne, has been cleared in a...

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France Promises ‘retaliation’ If Russia Meddles In Its Elections

France has warned Russia against meddling in its elections after American intelligence accused Moscow hackers of...

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Top US Official In Gambia For Barrow’s Inauguration

A top official of the United States (US) will join a host of dignitaries at the inauguration ceremony of Gambian...

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Snap Lowers Valuation Expectations In Highly Awaited IPO

Snap Inc (SNAP. N), owner of the popular messaging app Snapchat, set a lower-than-expected valuation range on Thursday,...

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Angolan Veep Charged With Corruption During His Tenure As State Oil Boss

Angola’s Vice President, Manuel Vicente, has been charged with corruption and money laundering in Portugal, the...

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World Stocks Lose Momentum After Record-Breaking Week

Global equity markets were set to end the week on a softer footing on Friday, after setting record highs in the...

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Alphabet’s ‘Loon’ Internet Plan Closer To Deployment

In the hopes of bringing internet access to even the most remote corners of the globe, Google parent Alphabet's 'Loon'...

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We’ll Have To See What Memphis Can Do

Alexandre Lacazette has praised Lyon team-mate Memphis Depay’s “power and technique” but is not willing to say...

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Hong Kong Police Jailed Over Attack On Democracy Protester

Seven Hong Kong police officers were jailed for two years today for what the judge described as a 'vicious' attack on a...

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I Will Manage Next Season

Arsene Wenger says he will definitely be managing next season, whether at Arsenal "or somewhere else". Wenger, 67, was...

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Billionaire Samsung Heir Arrested In $40m Corruption Probe

The billionaire South Korean heir to the Samsung empire has been arrested over $40million bribery claims - and is being...

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Ex-Admiral Turns Down US National Security Advisor Job

A former navy admiral reportedly tapped by President Donald Trump to be his national security advisor has declined the...

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Alexis Out! Thousands of Chileans To March For Sanchez To Ditch Arsenal

Arsene Wenger's 20-year reign in north London is likely to come to an end at the end of the season following a...

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I’m Like Indiana Jones

Zlatan Ibrahimovic likened himself to movie character Indiana Jones in the wake of Manchester United's 3-0 win over...

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From $1 Wedding To A Lavish $35,000 Ceremony

The Kenyan couple who spent $1 on their first wedding renewed their vows in a lavish colorful ceremony which cost an...

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‘Lack of Clarity’ On Trump A Risk To Growth

Singapore's trade-driven economy rose faster than thought in 2016 but concerns over a "lack of clarity" on US President...

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Benin FA Chief Berates Nigeria FA Boss Pinnick As ‘small Boy’ As CAF Exco Elections Heat Up

Benin FA boss Moucharafou Anjorin has launched a berating attack on his Nigerian rival, describing Amaju Pinnick as a...