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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Gambian Army ‘hostile Elements’ Working Against Government

The head of a West African force maintaining security in The Gambia told AFP Friday that army officials loyal to...

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US, Russia Agree On Ceasefire In South Syria From Sunday

Russia and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire in southern Syria starting from midday on Sunday, Russian...

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Borneo’s Orangutans In ‘alarming’ Decline, Study Warns

The orangutan population on the island of Borneo has shrunk by a quarter in the last decade, researchers said Friday,...

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DR Congo Poll Body Says Elections ‘not Possible’ Before December

Long-overdue presidential and legislative polls can only be held at the end of year in troubled Democratic Republic of...

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Venus Oldest Player In Wimbledon Last-16 For 23 Years

Venus Williams became the oldest player to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon in 23 years as the five-time champion...

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Pence Ignores ‘do Not Touch’ Sign At NASA

Vice President Mike Pence became the butt of the joke on Thursday, when he was pictured flouting a 'do not touch' sign...

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Canada Apologizes, Pays Damages To Former Guantanamo Detainee

The Canadian government on Friday issued an official apology and paid damages to a former Guantanamo detainee who was...

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Martial Arts Experts Leads Mongolia Presidential Election

A brash businessman with martial arts skills was leading Mongolia's first-ever presidential runoff election early...

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G20 Sees Three-Way Steel Battle Between EU, US and China

While battles between police and protestors smoulder outside, leaders of the European Union, United States and China...

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Qatar Rejects Latest Threat of ‘siege Countries’

Qatar hit back Friday at a threat by four "siege countries" to impose further sanctions on the emirate over its refusal...

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At G20, Trump Sticks To Guns On Mexico Wall

US President Donald Trump said Friday he still wants Mexico to pay for a planned border wall, as he met his Mexican...

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Shot For Supporting Education, Malala Finishes School

In 2012, a Taliban gunman shot her in the head for advocating education for girls in her native Pakistan. On Friday,...

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Nigeria Court Rejects Shiite Cleric’s Rights Suit

A Nigerian court has thrown out a suit brought by a prominent pro-Iranian Shiite cleric against the military for human...

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France Unveils Brexit Plan To Lure Bankers From London

The French are planning to lower taxes on high earners, scrap a levy on financial transactions and build three...

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Borneo’s Orangutans In ‘alarming’ Decline

The orangutan population on the island of Borneo has shrunk by a quarter in the last decade, researchers said Friday,...

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Ferroviario, Zesco Benefit From Sudan Football Ban

Ferroviario Beira of Mozambique and Zesco United of Zambia qualified for CAF club competition quarter-finals Friday...

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Putin Warns Against ‘losing Cool’ On North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday underlined the importance of staying calm in the North Korea crisis, saying...

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US Fed Sees Signs Business Investment To Boost Economy

The Federal Reserve said Friday it sees hopeful signs that business investment is poised to rebound from the doldrums...

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Wimbledon Flop Kei Nishikori Admits ‘just Not Good Enough’

Kei Nishikori admitted Friday that he's just not a very good grass-court player after suffering a seventh first week...

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Fresh Wimbledon Woe For Nishikori, Azarenka Hits Back

Kei Nishikori suffered fresh Wimbledon misery as the Japanese star crashed out on Friday, while Victoria Azarenka...