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

Opinion

GNA – The 7th December 2016 Vote Was For Just, Fair, Transparent And Accountable State-Owned Media Reporting

I read the Ghana News Agency (GNA) reportage of the adjournment of the case of Daivid Kwadzo Ametefe v (1). The...

Politics

BOG Governor’s Position Comes Under Scrutiny

Opinions are divided over whether the current Bank of Ghana governor, Dr. Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku, should be allowed to...

International

South Sudan Leader Calls For National Dialogue To End 3-Year Civil War

South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir has called for a national dialogue to end the country’s three-year civil war....

Politics

MP’s Killer Wants His Phone Released To Pregnant Girlfriend

The apparent delays in the murder case of Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J. B. Danquah Adu has caused the...

Politics

Stop the Media War & Blame Game Against NDC Leaders – Supporters Admonished

Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been advised to remain calm and re-strategise ahead of the...

International

The Gambia President Jammeh Must Step Aside

The UN's West Africa envoy says Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh must step down when his mandate ends in January and would...

International

Aleppo Evacuation Deal Back On

A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a...

International

British Airways Crew Vote For Heathrow Strike

About 2,000 British Airways cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly for strikes in a dispute over pay, the Unite union...

International

Chinese Imperial Seal Sold For Record €21m In Paris

An 18th Century Chinese imperial seal has been sold for a record €21m (£18m, $22m) - more than 20 times its...

International

Can Japan Summit Change Asia-Pacific Power Dynamic?

They're the islands where World War II never ended and now they're the focal point of a rare meeting between the...

International

Data Stolen From 1 Billion Accounts

Just when you think Yahoo's security issues can't get any worse, the company proves you wrong. Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30)...

Opinion

Is Akufo-Addo The Change Ghanaians Really Want? 3

“The idea of value judgment, emotions, and subjectivity all come into play in assessing the statistical probability...

Opinion

Democracy In Africa Is Corrupt By Nature

The past Elections in Ghana are a clear demonstration that Democracy in Africa as a whole is a matter of unfortunate...

Opinion

We Need A Revolution Now In NDC To Return The Party To Where It Belongs!.

PNDC was a military regime that induced civilians to participate in governance. Most of its members were civilians. Its...

International

Exxon Replaces Trump’s Secretary of State Pick Tillerson

Rex Tillerson will retire next month after 41 years with the company Global oil giant ExxonMobil on Wednesday named...

International

Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United

The Swedish striker slotted home Paul Pogba's through-ball to claim all three points for the visitors after a James...

Opinion

‘Di Wo Fie AsƐm’—Are You Sure?

For reading the heading and this first line, I know you love to read. So just imagine you visit a bookshop and there...

Politics

Put Away All Differences and Unite Behind Nana Addo – Ga-Dangmes Told

The Ga-Dangme Fͻmͻbii Akpee-Ayawaso Akutsei has congratulated President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his...

Politics

Tigo Awards Three For the 2016 Digital Changemakers Competition

Tigo Ghana and Reach for Change have announced the winners of their 2016 Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition. The...

Politics

DR Congo Postpone Football League Until Further Notice

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