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

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Green Grabs NBA First In Warriors Win Over Grizzlies

Draymond Green produced an unprecedented triple-double of 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals Friday as the Golden...

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Throngs Vow To Vote For Muslim Leaders In Jakarta Election

More than 100,000 Indonesians descended on Jakarta's grand mosque Saturday to call on people to vote for Muslim...

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Rahim, Shakib Keep Bangladesh Afloat In India Test

Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehedi Hasan made gritty half-centuries as Bangladesh try to prevent a follow-on against a...

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Zhakiyanov Survives Knockdowns To Dethrone Warren

Kazakhstan's Zhanat Zhakiyanov survived two first-round knockdowns to upset Rau'shee Warren by split decision on Friday...

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Scott Mines Jesus, Elvis In Anti-Trump Fashion Show

Jeremy Scott offered his "too-cool-for-school" set clothes for thought, blending Jesus, Elvis Presley and Marilyn...

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Guggenheim Celebrates Immigrant Roots In Age of Trump

The Guggenheim Museum is highlighting the work of some of the visionaries who shaped its collection, using the occasion...

Opinion

Florida’s Foreigners Living In Fear In the Era of Trump

When Venezuelan journalist Eulimar Nunez saw the airport chaos triggered by President Donald Trump's now-suspended...

Opinion

IS Group Executes 5 Egyptians It Accuses of Spying For Army

The Islamic State group in Egypt claims to have executed five men it accuses of spying for the army, which is battling...

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China Villagers ‘beat the Buddha’ For A Good Harvest

Beating a rock statue of Buddha to wish for a good new year and an abundant harvest, villagers in China's eastern...

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Seven Killed As Baghdad Reform Protest Turns Violent

Seven people were killed in clashes that erupted in central Baghdad on Saturday between the security forces and...

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Tech Firms Must Do More Against ‘fake News’

Technology firms must up their game in tackling "fake news", Apple chief executive Tim Cook said Saturday, calling for...

Opinion

Rival Protests Over S. Korea President Park Jam Seoul

Hundreds of thousands of people took part in rival rallies in Seoul Saturday, protesting for and against the...

Opinion

Bolt At the Double To Win Inaugural Nitro Meet

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt secured a classy win for his All-Stars team with two impressive runs on the...

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Snowden’s Lawyer Says Extradition Report Is ‘speculation’

Edward Snowden's Russian lawyer on Saturday dismissed a US report that Moscow was considering extraditing the NSA...

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Turkish Troops, Syria Rebels Enter IS-Held Town

Turkish troops and Syrian rebels on Saturday entered the Islamic State-held town of Al-Bab in northern Syria, as...

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Monkey Skull Ornaments, Skewers In Cheeks At Borneo Parade

Hundreds of men and women with metal skewers pierced through their cheeks and wearing costumes adorned with monkey...

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Cambodia Opposition Leader Resigns For ‘sake of Party’

The self-exiled leader of Cambodia's opposition party said Saturday he would resign his post, a shock blow to a...

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Asylum Seekers Fleeing US For Canada Brave Snow, Extreme Cold

Farhan Ahmed hoped to find refuge in the United States after fleeing death threats in Somalia, but fear over a US...

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Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills Six In Afghanistan’s Helmand

At least six people were killed Saturday when a Taliban bomber rammed an explosives-laden car into Afghan soldiers who...

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Detained Sudan Rights Activist On Hunger Strike

A prominent Sudanese human rights activist has begun a hunger strike in detention and the authorities have accused him...