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

Articles by Kwame Mensah

Government of Ghana Unveils Official Portraits of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
Politics

Government of Ghana Unveils Official Portraits of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang

The Office of the President of Ghana has officially unveiled the much-anticipated official portraits of His Excellency...

International

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care Unit after His Coronavirus Condition Worsens

Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his condition worsened, Downing Street has said. The prime...

Africa & World

Ghanaian Can Travel to South Africa Visa-Free

Citizens of Ghana no longer need a visa to travel to South Africa. This is because the South African Government has...

International

Ghanaian Politician Emmanuel Owuraku Amofah’s Son Desmond “Etika” Amofah Found Dead in the East River of New York

Daniel Desmond Amofah, a.k.a. Etika, a popular gaming vlogger with more than 800,000 YouTube followers and son of the...

Africa & World

Snakes Invade Liberian President Office, Forcing Him to Work from His Private Residence

Snakes have been found in Liberian President George Weah’s office, forcing him to work from his private residence...

Africa & World

Violence in Mali after Prime Minister and His Entire Cabinet Quit

Mali's prime minister and his entire cabinet resigned following widespread condemnation over the government's response...

Africa & World

2019 – the Biggest Year yet for Ghanaian Tourism

2018 was a good year for tourism in Ghana with more than GH₵5.8 billion spent in the country's travel and tourism...

Headlines

Three Britons On Trial In Singapore Accused of Gang-Raping Drunk Woman

Three British men have gone on trial in Singapore today accused of gang-raping a 23-year-old woman while visiting the...

Headlines

Pakistani Taliban Launches Women’s Magazine

The Pakistani Taliban on Tuesday released the first edition of a magazine for women, apparently aiming to convince its...

Headlines

Palestinian Negotiator Criticises US Silence On Settlements

A senior Palestinian official on Tuesday said silence in US President Donald Trump's administration over settlement...

Headlines

US Manufacturing Activity Slows In July

US manufacturing activity continued to expand in July but at a slightly slower pace than in June, with declines in new...

Headlines

American Car Makers Struggle To Lure US Buyers In July

American consumers' appetite for US car brands eased significantly in July, as the industry continued to slow from last...

Headlines

Turkey Hosts Meeting of Pan-Islamic Group Over Jerusalem Tensions

Turkey on Tuesday hosted a meeting of the main grouping of the world's Muslim nations to discuss the crisis that...

Headlines

US Senator Says Trump Ready For War With North Korea

A Republican senator said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump has told him he would go to war to destroy North Korea...

Headlines

US Vacates Russia Compounds Targeted Over Sanctions

The US on Tuesday cleared out of two diplomatic compounds around Moscow under the first stage of punitive measures...

Headlines

Muslim States Slam ‘provocative’ Israel Actions In Jerusalem

The main grouping of the world's Muslim nations on Tuesday accused Israel of staging provocative actions and inflaming...

Headlines

At Least 34 Killed In Madagascar Bus Crash

At least 34 people died when a bus carrying young Christian worshippers plunged down a steep ravine in central...

Headlines

Strains Grow In Unhappy Marriage of Trump, Republicans

It may not yet be a full-blown divorce, but the relationship between Donald Trump and the Republican Party is fast...

Headlines

Trump Once Again In Hot Seat Over Russia

Allegations that Donald Trump dictated a misleading account of a meeting between his son and a Russian lawyer rattled...

Headlines

Lawsuit Accuses Fox of Concocting ‘fake News’ For Trump

Fox News contrived with a Donald Trump supporter and the White House to fabricate "fake news" to advance the...