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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Arsenal’s Sanchez Going Nowhere, Insists Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger Tuesday insisted unsettled striker Alexis Sanchez is going nowhere, saying he expected...

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S. Korea’s First Black Model Faces Widespread Racism

Teenage male model Han Hyun-Min's long legs and powerful strut have made him a rising star on South Korean catwalks,...

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Behind the Visuals of ‘Planet of the Apes’

As Caesar sits astride a horse rallying his legions to battle you'd be forgiven for thinking you were watching a...

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Lions Prop Arrested After Auckland Test

British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler was arrested while out on the town in Auckland just hours after the dramatic...

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Turkey Since Attempted Coup

A year ago, a faction in the Turkish army staged a failed coup bid against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, prompting a...

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Failed Coup Takes Toll On Turkey’s Foreign Policy

The consequences of the failed July 15 coup in Turkey increased Ankara's international isolation, exposing shortcomings...

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Military Plane Crashes In Mississippi; At Least Five Killed

A US military aircraft has crashed in the US state of Mississippi, killing at least five people, US media reported...

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Cop Acquitted In Black Man’s Shooting Leaves Minnesota Police Force

The Minnesota police officer acquitted in the fatal shooting of black motorist Philando Castile has quit the force,...

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Amnesty Calls For Commission To Probe Mosul Crimes

Amnesty International on Tuesday called for a commission to investigate crimes against civilians in Mosul by all sides...

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WBO Review Rules Horn Beat Pacquiao

Australian Jeff Horn's shock welterweight title victory over Manny Pacquiao was confirmed Tuesday after a scoring...

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Kuwait, US, Britain Urge Quick Solution To Gulf Crisis

Kuwait, the United States and Britain Monday called on all sides in the Gulf crisis to resolve their dispute through...

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Trump Son Met Russian To Get Dirt On Clinton

Donald Trump's eldest son on Monday admitted meeting a Russian lawyer to get dirt on his father's 2016 rival Hillary...

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MtGox CEO Goes On Trial In Japan Over Missing Bitcoins

The former CEO of collapsed Bitcoin exchange MtGox goes on trial Tuesday in Tokyo over the disappearance of hundreds of...

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US Legislators Call On SEC To Reject Chinese Takeover of Chicago…

Eleven US legislators are urging regulators to block a Chinese takeover of the niche Chicago Stock Exchange, according...

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Sale, Scherzer To Pitch MLB All-Star Game

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale and Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer have been chosen as the starting...

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Global Stocks Mostly Rise, Shrugging Off Fractious G20 Meeeting

Global stocks mostly rose Monday, shrugging off misgivings over a contentious G20 meeting ahead of highly-anticipated...

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Boxing Star Floyd Mayweather Seeks Delay On 2015 Tax Bill

Floyd Mayweather has asked US authorities for more time to pay his 2015 tax bill, the year of his money-spinning...

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Anderson Feels Top Tennis 10 Return Is No Tall Order

Kevin Anderson feels on track to regain his top 10 status as the giant South African looks to join the wave of...

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Militants Kill Six Hindu Pilgrims

Militants killed six Hindu pilgrims and wounded 14 others Monday in Indian-administered Kashmir, police told AFP, after...

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Avi Gabbay Elected Head of Israel’s Labour

Israel's main opposition Labour party voted in former businessman Avi Gabbay as its new leader Monday, said the party...