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

Manchester Utd Will Extend Ibrahimovic’s Contract

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Manchester United will exercise their option to extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract...

International

Ronaldo ‘has Enemies In Portugal’

Former Portugal international Paulo Futre says Cristiano Ronaldo is not universally loved in their home country, with...

International

HIV-Awareness Posters Showing Gay Couples Spark Controversy In France

Controversy has erupted in France after posters for an HIV-awareness campaign showed couples of men embracing. Several...

Opinion

Simpa Panyin and Matters Arising…

Nenyi otubua Sripi II, the Tufohen of Effutu (Winneba), has asked Nana Akufo Addo to apologies to the people of Effutu,...

Opinion

In Ghana Public Infrastructure Investments Dissolve In Open Defecation

“Infrastructure is both the backbone for the economy but also the motherboard for technological innovation. Without...

Opinion

Why Hillary’s Win Mattered To Me, A Young African Woman From Ghana

On Wednesday November 9, 2016, like the rest of the world, I was shocked by the outcome of the US election. Looking...

International

UK Economy ‘resilient’ Despite £122bn Hit To Finances

Philip Hammond opens his first Autumn Statement by looking at the UK economic figures. The UK economy is "resilient"...

International

Sir Elton John Denies He Will Play At Trump Inauguration

Mr Trump had used Sir Elton's songs at his campaign rallies Sir Elton John will not perform at Donald Trump's...

International

Iraq Militias ‘cut Off IS Access To City’

An Iraqi paramilitary force says it has seized a key road west of Mosul, effectively encircling the city controlled by...

International

Trump Names Nikki Haley As UN Ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump has named South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the UN, praising his...

International

Ukraine Names Woman, 23, Anti-Corruption Head

A 23-year-old law graduate has been given the task of leading Ukraine's anti-corruption drive, the second major...

Politics

Woyome Files For Stay of Martin Amidu’s Oral Examination

Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome has filed a writ at the Supreme Court, praying for a reversal of the decision made on...

International

Florida Woman Shoots ‘too Loud’ House Guest

A Florida woman opened fire on her house guests because they were "too loud" and had overstayed their welcome, police...

Politics

Ward-Brew Stays Away From Supporting Any Party

The disqualified flagbearer of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Thomas Nuamah Ward-Brew, says he will not throw...

Politics

Black Queens Hold Nigeria To 1-1 Draw

Ghana’s senior women’s team, the Black Queens, on Wednesday held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 1-1 draw in their...

Politics

[Photos] What To Do At the Polling Station On December 7

Thousands of Ghanaian first time voters will join other eligible voters on December 7 to elect a president and 275...

Opinion

Abedi Pele Must Advice Dede Ayew

On October 14, 2016, The Chronicle carried an editorial under the caption; “Media must stop sowing seeds of confusion...

Opinion

EC’s Bad Faith Towards Media Disturbing

As of this writing (11/20/16), the Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr. Kwasi Gyan-Appenteng, had...

Politics

Court Calls For Neymar Prison Sentence

Spanish prosecutors have called for Barcelona forward Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a...

Politics

IEA Presidential Debates Will End NDC, NPP ‘arrogance’ – Dr Gyampo

The IEA debate has suffered several setbacks this election year as the National Democratic Congress pulled out on...