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

Australia’s Richest Woman To Buy Kidman Estate

Australia has given approval for the sale of the country's largest private landholding, the Kidman estate. It will go...

International

Obama Orders Review Into ‘Russian Hacking’ Before US Election

President Barack Obama has ordered an investigation into a series of cyber-attacks, blamed on Russia, that shook the US...

Opinion

Why Nigeria’s Sports Ministry Deserves A Better Head, By Paul Peters

Without fear of contradiction, leadership with sheer competence is purely one of the main challenges of development and...

Opinion

Finally, the Big Man Has Spoken

In my most recent column last night, and one which hit the media websites and perhaps several newsstands, as well, this...

Opinion

Handkerchief, Handkerchief, Handkerchief

Ghanaians wherever they find themselves whether in a foreign destination or in Ghana, should consider putting on their...

Opinion

Thanks And Congratulations To The People Of Ghana For Voting A New Government

I am lost for words with which to thank and congratulate the people of Ghana for the display of peaceful and mature...

International

Gambia Leader Yahya Jammeh Rejects Election Result

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the election which he lost earlier this month. In a reversal...

Politics

History Will Judge My Time In Office – President Mahama

President John Mahama has given a concession speech at his residence in Accra after phoning the president elect for the...

Politics

‘I’ll Not Let You Down!’ – Ghana’s President-Elect Pledges

“I will not let you down,” Ghana’s president-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo assured Ghanaians Friday as he...

Politics

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was born and raised in Ga-Maami (Accra Central) and in the Nima area of Accra. His...

Politics

Nationwide Jubilations Greet EC’s Declaration of Nana Addo As President-Elect

Most streets across Ghana went agog immediately after the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), Charlotte...

Politics

Akufo-Addo Wins 2016 Election – EC Declares

Ghana’s Electoral Commission has declared the presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo...

Politics

I Realized I’ll Lose During My Campaign -JOY

The only independent presidential candidate in the 2012 presidential election, Jacob Osei Yeboah (JOY) has conceded...

International

21st Century Fox In Bid Approach For Sky

US media giant 21st Century Fox has made a takeover approach for Sky that values the UK-based satellite broadcaster at...

Politics

Even If We Give All Outstanding Results To NDC, We Will Still Win – MacManu

Manager of New Patriotic Party’s 2016 Campaign Peter Mac Manu has stated with confidence that his party’s...

Politics

Ayariga Declared Bawku Central Winner After 3 Days of Collation

Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Mahama Ayariga has been declared as winner of the Bawku...

International

At Least 30 Killed In Suicide Bomb Attack In Northeast Nigerian

The suicide attack was carried on by two women in a busy market At least 30 people have been killed in a suicide bomb...

Opinion

The Sins Against The Holy Spirit

Of all the sins humans commit against the Holy Spirit none is worse than that of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. The...

International

Suarez Set To Sign New Contract Until 2022

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is set to sign a new deal until 2022. The former Liverpool player, 29, has won two La...

Politics

The Awutu Senya Thriller

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