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

Behold He Comes

There is a deep rage in me that rises by the day. When I hear the voices of the voiceless and I see the suffering of...

Politics

Bridegroom Dies In Accident On the Eve of Wedding

A 27-year old man who was set to wed Saturday has crashed to death in a motorbike accident at Prestea in the Western...

International

Survivor ‘may Play Football Again’

A Brazilian football player who survived a plane crash in Colombia on Monday is recovering and may be able to resume...

International

Lady Gaga Backs Gay Rights In Trump’s America

Pop star Lady Gaga has called for an "harmonious" and "intelligent" response to Donald Trump's presidency. Mr Trump's...

Politics

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh ‘concedes Defeat’

President Yahya Jammeh, who has ruled The Gambia for 22 years since he staged a coup, has conceded defeat to opposition...

International

Hayatou Decorated With Prestigious ‘Diamond of Asia’ Award

Confederation of African Football President, Issa Hayatou, has been decorated with the 2016 Diamond of Asia Award, one...

International

IS Group To Step Up Attacks On Europe

Europol has warned that militants from so-called Islamic State (IS) will aim to step up attacks on European targets, as...

International

Gambia’s President Jammeh ‘to Concede Defeat’

The Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh is about to concede defeat, the electoral commission chairman has told the BBC. Mr...

International

Over Half of 53 Constituencies In Favour of Opposition

Presidential election polls closed at 17:00 GMT throughout the 1,422 polling stations in 53 constituencies in the seven...

Opinion

Yahya Jammeh, What Do You Have Up Your Sleeve?

Can we now talk about Yahya Jammeh? The man who wears the most suspicious smile in the world. A cheery face is the last...

Opinion

Anenih Has No Need To Apologise

Following some details in Chief Tony Anenih’s book titled ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics’ that was recently...

Opinion

Greed Is Going To Cost NDC The Election

Ella Wheeler Wilcox, an American poet, once wrote, ‘To sit in silence, when we should protest, makes cowards out of...

International

China Clears Man 21 Years After Execution

The supreme court says there was not enough evidence to convict Mr Nie A Chinese man has had his conviction for rape...

International

Chelsea FC ‘paid Me £50,000 Over Abuse’

A former Chelsea footballer claims the club paid him £50,000 to keep quiet about allegations of sexual abuse by a...

International

U.S. November Payrolls Seen Strong, To Cement Rate Hike Views

U. S. employers likely boosted hiring in November amid growing confidence in the economy, making it almost certain that...

International

Kanye West Celebrates With Family At Home After Hospitalization

West is home with wife Kim Kardashian and their kids after being hospitalized for sometime The Kardashian and Jenner...

International

South Korea Opposition To File Motion To Impeach Park

South Korea's three opposition parties have agreed to submit a motion to impeach President Park Geun-hye, saying they...

International

Ozil Refuses To Rule Out Real Madrid Return

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has refused to rule out a return to Real Madrid amid speculation about his future at the...

International

I’m Keeping Away From Certain Stuff I Was Doing Last Year

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling feels that his change of focus has helped him to reach his best form this...

International

Indonesians Rally Against Purnama Over Blasphemy Claims

Tens of thousands of Muslims are rallying in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, against the city's Governor Basuki...