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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Ferdinand and Gerrard Slam Messi’s Valentine’s Day Display

Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard were critical of Lionel Messi's performance in Barcelona's humbling at Paris...

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South Korea Suspects Female Assassins Killed Half-Brother of North Korea Leader

South Korea's spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of North...

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BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year....

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North Korea’s State Killings

The Cold War-style assassination of Kim Jong-Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader, is the latest in...

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North Korea Opens Ice Festival With Kim Body Barely Cold

Less than two days after the assassination of the half-brother of North Korea's leader, small girls in frilly pastel...

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James Helps Carry Cavs, Butler Shines In Return

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving each scored 25 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers withstood a huge night from Andrew...

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German Shepherd Crowned At Westminster

After endless primping, cheers and more than a little drool, the Westminster Dog Show culminated with a triumph for a...

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German Shepherd Crowned At Westminster

After endless primping, cheers and more than a little drool, the Westminster Dog Show culminated with a triumph for a...

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Ashwin ‘Bradman of Bowling’, Says Steve Waugh

Former skipper Steve Waugh has warned that Australia's only hope of beating India in their upcoming series is by taming...

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Posen Ditches NY Runway To Promote Fashion Democracy

Designers live to set trends, and celebrity favorite Zac Posen sought to jolt New York fashion out of its slumber party...

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At NY Fashion Week, Hijabs Top Looks Fit For Royalty

In just two seasons, Indonesian Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan has made the hijab her trademark -- and dazzled New...

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Eight Killed In Knife Attack In China’s Xinjiang

Eight people were killed in a knife attack on a crowd in China's restive Xinjiang region, including three assailants...

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Libya Still In the Mire As Another Anniversary Passes

Libya's transition has been bogged down by insecurity and chaos, leaving the country looking like a "failed state" six...

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Facebook Videos To Autoplay With Sound

Much of Facebook’s recent growth can be attributed to the spread of video on its network - and the company told...

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Sub-Saharan Africa Lags In Sustainable Energy Policies

Sub-Saharan Africa, where more than a half billion people live without electricity, trails the world in government...

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India Puts Record 104 Satellites Into Orbit

India successfully put a record 104 satellites from a single rocket into orbit on Wednesday in the latest triumph for...

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Kim Half-Brother Pleaded For His Life

The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, who has been murdered in Malaysia, pleaded for his life to be...

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Syria Refugees Shrug Off Peace Talks But Dream of Home

Almost six years into a war that has devastated their country, Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon say they expect...

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Russia Deploys Missile In Apparent Treaty Violation

Moscow has deployed a cruise missile in an apparent treaty violation, a senior military official told CNN Tuesday. The...

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Syria Talks Delayed Due To ‘technical Reasons’

Kazakhstan said Wednesday a new round of Astana talks on the Syria conflict led by Russia, Turkey and Iran scheduled to...