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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Church of England’s Sexuality Stance Criticised By Retired Bishops

Fourteen retired bishops have criticised the Church of England's stance on sexuality, before a crucial debate at the...

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Australia Warns of ‘catastrophic’ Fire Conditions Amid Heatwave

Eastern Australia was bracing for severe "off the scale" fire conditions on Sunday as it baked in a heatwave that has...

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‘La La Land’ Leads the Pack For Bafta Film Awards

Fresh from victory at the Golden Globes, Hollywood musical "La La Land" leads the nominations on Sunday for Britain's...

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Japanese Manga Legend Jiro Taniguchi Dies At 69

Jiro Taniguchi, a legend in Japan's comic art of manga, died in Tokyo on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind an...

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Alexander Wang Goes Urban Gothic In Disused NY Theater

King of cool Alexander Wang ditched the bright lights and glitzy skyscrapers of New York to stage his latest fashion...

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Rangers’s Lundqvist Makes History With 400th NHL Win

The New York Rangers's Henrik Lundqvist became the first European-born goalie to win 400 career NHL games on Saturday...

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Seven Dead, 120 Injured In Strong Philippine Earthquake

Seven people have died and 120 others injured in a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled Surigao City in the southern...

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Hundreds of Undocumented Immigrants Arrested In At Least 6 U.S. States

Hundreds of undocumented immigrants from a dozen Latin American countries have been arrested in at least six U. S....

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Washington ‘100%’ Behind Tokyo After NKorea Missile Launch

President Donald Trump assured Japan it has the full support of the United States following a North Korean ballistic...

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England Fight Back In Cardiff To Seal 16th Straight Win

Elliot Daly's dramatic try four minutes from time saw Grand Slam champions England come from behind to beat Wales 21-16...

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S. Sudan Athlete’s Race For A Better Life

For Rose Nathike, running is a way of life. Young South Sudanese athlete Rose Nathike lived the Olympic dream when she...

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Taiwan Lantern Makers Go Green For Festival of Lights

As Taiwan lights up for the start of its annual lantern festival this weekend, one eco-friendly craftsman is breaking...

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Taylor Again Left Out of New Zealand Twenty20 Squad

Senior batsman Ross Taylor has again been kept out of the New Zealand Twenty20 squad, named on Sunday, to play South...

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Paris Rally Over Alleged Police Rape Descends Into Riot

A peaceful rally in a Paris suburb has descended into violence amid anger over the case of a black youth worker who was...

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South Sudan General Quits, Cites Army Abuses and Ethnic Bias

A South Sudanese general has resigned, citing abuses by the security forces against civilians and what he called...

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Nigerian Airport Workers Threaten Walkout While Capital’s Runway Repaired

Nigerian airport employees may walk out over pay issues at the capital's temporary airport while the main airport's...

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Russia To Decide In April-May If Global Oil Deal Should Be Extended

File image, A view shows an oil derrick and other facilities at Vankorskoye oil field Russia will decided in April or...

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Beyonce Vs. Adele At Music’s Biggest Night

The music world gathers Sunday for the Grammys with the top awards a choice between a new, edgier Beyonce and the...

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The Top Nominees At the Grammy Awards

Beyonce leads the nominations for Sunday's Grammy Awards with nods in nine categories, including three of the most...

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Trump Says He Will Bring Down the Price of Wall On Mexico’s Border

President Donald Trump pushed back early on Saturday on assertions that the wall he wants built on the U. S. border...