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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Myanmar Workers In Thailand Victims of A Broken System

With only meagre belongings stuffed into backpacks and duffel bags, tens of thousands of Myanmar migrants have streamed...

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Syria Sides Meet Again In Geneva, With Expectations Low

Syria's government and opposition meet Monday for a seventh round of UN-sponsored peace talks in Geneva with little...

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Turkey Marks Failed Coup That Changed Country

Turkey marks one year on July 15 since a coup attempt aiming to topple President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that failed...

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Fresh Quake Rocks Philippine Island

A 5.9-magnitude quake Monday rocked a central Philippine island still reeling from a deadly tremor last week, though...

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Mosul Victory Marks Win For Pentagon Training Plan

The Iraqi military's hard-fought victory over the Islamic State group in Mosul marks a defining moment not just for...

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Forest Fires Rage In Sweltering California

Wildfires raged Sunday across much of California forcing hundreds to evacuate homes as the most populous US state...

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Cardianl Pell Back In Australia To Face Abuse Charges

Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell arrived back in Australia on Monday ahead of a court appearance later this...

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Schauffele Claims Greenbrier Classic For His First Win

Xander Schauffele fired a three-under 67 to win the Greenbrier Classic by one stroke and claim the first USPGA Tour...

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USM, Ahly Tripoli Advance, 10-Man Zamalek Out

USM Alger of Algeria and Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya reached the CAF Champions League quarter-finals Sunday as 2016...

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Aussie Kirk Wins Thornberry Creek LPGA Title

Katherine Kirk birdied the final hole to edge Ashleigh Buhai by one stroke Sunday, claiming a third LPGA tour title at...

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Kuwait Airline Says US Laptop Ban Lifted

Kuwait Airways said Sunday that a ban on laptops and tablets in the cabins of its US-bound flights had been lifted by...

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Rival Libyan Forces Battle East of Tripoli

Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord on Sunday battled rival forces in the Garabulli region...

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Jihadists Battle Libya Forces In ‘liberated’ Benghazi

Jihadists are still battling Libyan forces in Benghazi days after strongman Khalifa Haftar and his self-styled army...

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‘Spider-Man’ Casts A Wide Web To Top Weekend Box Office

"Spider-Man: Homecoming," Sony's newest addition to the growing library of summertime superhero yarns, spun up an...

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UK Warns More To Do To Combat IS After Mosul Victory

Britain's Defence Minister Michael Fallon praised Iraq on Sunday for defeating the Islamic State group in Mosul but...

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Top NBA Pick Fultz Recovering From Ankle Sprain

First overall draft pick Markelle Fultz is not expected to play any more summer league NBA games as he recovers from an...

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Rohit Returns For India Tests Against Sri Lanka

Batsman Rohit Sharma has returned to India's Test squad for the three-match series in Sri Lanka that starts this month,...

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India Set West Indies 191 To Win Only T20

India's lower-order failed to capitalise on a flying start from their openers, but still managed to post a challenging...

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Zimbabwe Confirm COSAFA Dominance Over Zambia

Zimbabwe confirmed their superiority over Zambia in COSAFA Cup southern Africa championship finals by winning 3-1 in...

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Europe Must Claim Tax Due From US Giants

France's finance minister urged his European counterparts Sunday to do more to chase down tax due from the European...