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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Security Forces Abuses Threaten Tunisia Reform

A rise in "brutal tactics" by Tunisian security forces in line with nationwide emergency laws to counter terrorism are...

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Cage the Elephant Wins Best Rock Album Grammy

Cage the Elephant on Sunday won the Grammy for Best Rock Album with "Tell Me I'm Pretty," a hard-charging work driven...

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Struggling NBA Knicks Surprise Spurs

The New York Knicks' latest tough week ended on a high note on Sunday as Carmelo Anthony and company shocked the San...

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Spieth Rolls To Four-Stroke Win At Pebble Beach

Two-time major champion Jordan Spieth fired a bogey-free two-under par 70 Sunday to win the Pebble Beach National...

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North Korea Says Ballistic Missile Test A Success

North Korea confirmed it had "successfully" tested a ballistic missile, the state-run news agency KCNA reported Monday....

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Israel Dagg Staying With All Blacks

All Blacks back Israel Dagg said Monday he had signed to stay in New Zealand until the end of 2019, turning down...

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‘La La Land’ Wins Best Film Bafta

"La La Land" won the best film award at Britain's Bafta ceremony on Sunday, continuing a winning streak for the...

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Public School Sticks It To Trump On NY Runway

Fashion week's determination to subvert the Donald Trump presidency put "Make America New York" hats on the runway at...

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Knee Injury Means No Love For NBA Cavaliers On Valentine’s Day

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love underwent an MRI exam on his sore left knee Sunday and the reigning NBA...

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Botched Anthem Haunts Germany As US Lead In Fed Cup

A gaffe involving the German national anthem during a Fed Cup tie continued to outrage Andrea Petkovic on Sunday even...

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Record Low Score Follows Corruption Low Point In PSL

The troubled Pakistan Super League witnessed its lowest ever score on Sunday as focus shifted back to the action after...

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Conte Dismisses Mourinho’s ‘defensive Team’ Jibe

The Chelsea coach insisted he would not respond to comments from other managers about his team after the Manchester...

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Jazz Singing Great Al Jarreau Dead At 76

Al Jarreau, the affable jazz singing great who reached new audiences by seamlessly merging styles and through...

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Gunmen Kill Pakistani TV News Assistant

Gunmen shot dead an employee of a Pakistani TV news channel in Karachi on Sunday shortly after launching a grenade...

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‘Lego Batman’ Beats ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ At N. American Box Office

"The Lego Batman Movie" dominated "Fifty Shades Darker" in a battle of new releases at North American box offices over...

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Israel Endorses Bill To Mute Mosques

Israeli ministers on Sunday endorsed a contentious draft bill which Muslims say is meant to silence the traditional...

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Prince Classics Return To Main Streaming Sites

Prince's classic albums including "Purple Rain" on Sunday returned to major streaming services, bringing a new audience...

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Heartbroken UN Chief Seeks Yemen Talks ‘resurrection’

A heartbroken United Nations chief on Sunday called for the "resurrection" of peace talks between Yemen's warring sides...

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UN Voices Concern Over Afghan Civilian Deaths In Helmand

The UN voiced "grave concern" Sunday over the killing of at least 25 civilians in the escalating conflict in the...

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Victoria Beckham Empowers Women In Troubled Times

Victoria Beckham on Sunday unveiled a beautifully tailored collection of clothes designed to empower women in troubled...