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

International

Foreign Banks In Britain Pay Fraction of Tax Rate

Some of the biggest foreign investment and commercial banks operating in Britain paid an average tax rate of just 6...

International

Machar Denounces Propaganda That He Is Under House Arrest In S. Africa

Former South Sudan first vice-president Riek Machar has described as propaganda, reports that he is effectively being...

Opinion

Chambas’ Soft Talk Won’t Force Jammeh To Step Down!

The Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, will be “strongly sanctioned” if he tries to stay in power, the UN’s...

Politics

When Incumbency Becomes A Disadvantage

The 2016 general elections was one which defied all odds. The power of incumbency which usually places incumbents ahead...

Ghana Elections 2016

We Won’t Reject Appointments From Nana Addo – Smaller Parties

Barely a day after President-Elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asked for more time to enable him select ministers for...

Politics

Nana Addo Never Gave Himself 100 Days Ultimatum – Sir John

As pressure mounts on the incoming Akufo-Addo-led government, a former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party...

International

Spanish University Head Accused of Copy-Paste Plagiarism

Many academics have come forward to say Mr Suarez copied their work without giving credit The chancellor of a Spanish...

International

DR Congo Halts Football Over Fears of Political Violence

The government in DR Congo has told the country’s football association to suspend league competition from Thursday...

Ghana Elections 2016

Stop the Blame Game – Portuphy Warns NDC Members

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Portuphy, has warned party members against...

Opinion

A Paradox Of Desire

“Those who want to save their life will lose it…” Matthew 16:25 “Desire often creates paradoxical effects. The...

Opinion

Leadership Of Lies And Propaganda

I decided to stay off writing articles in the run-up to the elections because I didn’t want to fall to the temptation...

Opinion

Open Letter To Brother Martin Amidu And Professor Kwaku Asare To Seek Legal Advice

Dear Legal Luminaries, It had, and has always been my intention to consult you for free legal advice with regard to the...

Politics

Don’t Put Undue Pressure On Akufo-Addo

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Dr Anthony Akoto Osei has bemoaned what he called undue pressure on the...

International

DR Congo Halts Football Over Fears Of Political Violence

Football in Dr Congo has been suspended from Thursday until further notice The government in DR Congo has told the...

Ghana Elections 2016

Theresa May Lauds Nana Addo’s ‘impressive’ Election Victory

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has hailed President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo for what she described as his...

Ghana Elections 2016

More NPP Female MPs Enter Parliament

The desire of gender activities and feminists to have more women elected into Ghana’s lawmaking body has been boosted...

International

Benzema Blow In Sex-Tape Scandal As Appeal Rejected

Karim Benzema’s request to be free to make private calls on his phone has been rejected by the Court of Appeal in...

International

AU Expresses Concern About Upcoming Summit In Restive Ethiopia

The African Union has expressed concern about Ethiopia’s current State of Emergency against the upcoming Heads of...

International

China Dumps U.S. Debt To Prop Up Its Currency

China has lost its crown as the United States' biggest overseas creditor. That title now belongs to Japan. Beijing has...

International

Apple Can Sell IPhone 7s In Indonesia After R&D Investment Commitment

Apple Inc has committed to invest around $44 million in a research and development center in Indonesia over the next...