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

The Role Of Europe In The Balkan Region’s Geopolitical Crossing

Geopolitics, the study of how spatial dimension impacts on and affects states' politics, may offer an important...

Opinion

The Politics Of Job Creation

Considering its devastating consequences, equating joblessness to a demon which needs to be exorcised is undoubtedly...

Opinion

“Mahama’s First Coup d’état

Ghanaians have still not forgotten the stingy Brazil Embraer 190 jet deal that was spearheaded by then Vice President...

International

Jammeh Bans Internet, International Calls

The Gambia has banned the internet and international phone calls as presidential elections are held in the West African...

Opinion

President Mahama Is Saying Ghanaians Are Grumblers!

I must admit, though, it is somewhat of a cumbrous task to bank all hopes on individuals who do not keep their...

Opinion

The Right To Appeal After Being Unconditionally Pardoned

On November 30, 2016, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata who was convicted on June 18,...

International

How I Was Banned From Speaking Igbo

Nigerian novelist: How I was banned from speaking Igbo In our series of letters from African journalists, Nigerian...

Politics

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Never Steal Your Best Friend’s Boyfriend

We all have had crushes, haven’t we? The first time you looked at him, your heart skipped a beat. He was cute and you...

International

‘Total Electrical Failure and Without Fuel’

Three players, two crew members and one journalist survived, Colombian authorities said. Just before LaMia Flight 2933...

International

US Court Win For Same-Sex Sperm Donor

A Kansas man who donated sperm to a same-sex couple is not legally the child's father and cannot be forced to pay child...

International

Man Utd Cruise Into Last Four As Banned Mourinho Watches From ‘secret Location’

Man Utd cruise into last four as banned Mourinho watches from 'secret location' Anthony Martial had only scored twice...

International

Southgate Eyes England Euros Redemption

New England manager Gareth Southgate says his side have the potential to give him closure by winning the European...

International

Thief Gets Away With $1.6m Bucket of Gold Flakes

The man is then seen on video carrying the five-gallon pail through the crowded streets of Manhattan Police are looking...

International

Magnus Carlsen Wins Third World Chess Title

The games were watched by about six million people around the world Magnus Carlsen of Norway has won the World Chess...

International

Trump Vows To Back Away From Business To Focus On White House

Trump vows to back away from business to focus on White House U. S. President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to...

International

Republicans Aim To Coax Trump Toward House Trade Tax Plan

Republicans in the U. S. Congress hope to convince President-elect Donald Trump to support an untested strategy of...

International

Oil Price Soars As Opec Agrees Output Cut

Saudi Arabia agreed to cut output by about 500,000 barrels per day - a total reduction of 4.5%. The oil cartel Opec has...

International

27% Say Rape Sometimes Acceptable

More than a quarter of EU residents have said that sex without consent may be justified under certain circumstances,...

International

Good Luck Bringing Jobs Back To U.S.

China appears to be sending a message to President-elect Donald Trump: Good luck competing against us on manufacturing....

International

Lack of Sex Education Putting Lives At Risk In China

Lack of sex education putting lives at risk in China Volunteers hand out condoms in a subway station in Wuhan on World...