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

Politics

GoldStar Air Set To Begin Operations In Ghana June 2017

GoldStar Air, a wholly owned Ghanaian airline, has been granted Air Carrier Licence and is expected to start operations...

Ghana Elections 2016

Transition Team Agrees On ‘last Minute Contracts’

Both sides of the transition team have reached a compromise regarding the signing of new contracts and other decisions...

International

IMF Chief Convicted Over Payout

play videoMs Lagarde said earlier that the trial had put her and her family through a As French finance minister in...

Ghana Elections 2016

NDC To Fill One Deputy Speaker Position

Although the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lost hold of majority seats in Parliament owing to its...

Opinion

NativeDr, Nii On Personlity Types

Personality largely explains the ‘unique set of attributes that define a particular person or persons’. While...

Opinion

Senate, SERAP, Ibrahim Magu And The Dearth And Death Of CSO’s In Nigeria

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, recently wrote a letter to Mr Michel Forst, the UN...

Ghana Elections 2016

5 Reasons Ablekuma Central Seat Fell To the NPP

The Ablekuma Central constituency situated in Accra encompasses areas like Mataheko, Lartebiokoshie, Abosey Okai,...

International

Why Ronaldo Doesn’t Wear Black Football Boots

The Real Madrid and Portugal forward is heavily involved when it comes to designing his footwear, including aspects...

Opinion

Opportunities and Challenges

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Washington, DC USA There has been considerable discussion and...

International

Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov Wounded In Gun Attack In Turkey

Karlov was speaking at an exhibition in the capital when he was shot in the back by unidentified man The Russian...

International

Fifa Fines England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland Over Poppies

Fifa has fined all four home nations for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day. England...

International

Nepali Girl Dies Due To Banned Menstruation Practice

A 15-year-old girl has died in Nepal's western Achram district after she was banished to a shed because she was...

International

Barrow Plans Inauguration Amid Vote Dispute

The Gambia’s president-elect, Adama barrow has announced he is ready to take office in January, despite the refusal...

Opinion

What Nana Addo’s Win Means To Ghanaians

This is a man who has run for the presidency for a whooping 8 years. I'm talking about a 72 year old man who is...

Opinion

Yahya Jammeh Must Step Aside

The people of Gambia went to the polls on December 1, 2016. And as a result, incumbent President Yahya Jammeh lost the...

International

Protesters Gather In Congo Capital As Kabila’s Mandate Expires

Protesters gathered in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital and at least one other city, defying a ban on...

International

UN Security Council Demands Sending Observers To Aleppo

With Russia's backing, the United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to quickly deploy UN observers to Aleppo to...

Opinion

The Manipulative Personality Type (The Snake Psyche)

1. Have you encountered a child who barely talks (at least, in your presence), and yet seems to be the one 'running the...

Opinion

Can An Elephant Live Under An Umbrella? (Part I)

If my intellect serves me right, then I would authoritatively profess that; elephants are generally known to be the...

Politics

BEIGE Capital Secures Medium Term Funds From Beligum-Based Firm

BEIGE Capital Savings and Loans (BCSL) has secured a medium term funding arrangement with INCOFIN, a Belgium based...