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

We Know We Are A Really Good Team

Walter Mazzarri was unequivocal; Liverpool - not Chelsea, Manchester United nor Arsenal - are the best team Watford...

International

First Gay Sex Sentencing In Ivory Coast

Homosexuality is not illegal in Ivory Coast but "indecent acts in public" are Ivory Coast has seen its first ever...

International

Nigerian To Be Executed In Singapore For Cannabis Possesion

Singapore has rejected an appeal for clemency by a Nigerian due to be executed on Friday for being in possession of...

International

Buhari Stands Ground Despite Oil Attacks

The continued attacks on pipelines are slashing Nigeria’s oil production – and hammering an economy reeling from...

International

Sarkozy To Sue Over Gaddafi Funding Allegations

Lawyers for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy say they will take legal action against a businessman, Ziad...

International

Trial of Ivory Coast Ex-First Lady To Go Ahead Without Her

A judge in Abidjan has decided that the trial of former First Lady of Ivory Coast Simone Gbagbo for crimes against...

Politics

The Heavy-Lifting Is Over; Expect Brighter Days In My Second Term- Mahama

President John Mahama says his four-year term was used to lay a solid footing for the country, and has thus asked...

Opinion

Ghanaians And The Color-Line

“The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you,...

International

Leonard Cohen Died In Sleep After Fall

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after falling down in the middle of the night at his Los Angeles...

Politics

Clinton Reveals – I Wanted To Curl Up After Election Loss

Hillary Clinton has laid bare her disappointment at her election defeat to Donald Trump in her first public appearance...

International

I Wanted To Curl Up After Election Loss

Hillary Clinton has laid bare her disappointment at her election defeat to Donald Trump in her first public appearance...

International

Adebayor Unlikely To Play For Togo At Nations Cup

Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has suggested he would not be available for the African Cup of Nations if he is still...

International

Japan’s Abe Set To Meet Trump and Safeguard US Alliance

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be the first world leader to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump on...

International

Priscilla Presley Opens Up About Spending Teenage Years With Elvis

Priscilla Presley says her teenage years were "stolen" by her life with Elvis Presley. The actress, now 71 years old,...

International

Taiwan Asks Apple and Google To Ditch Uber’s App

The ride-hailing service has not found open arms in Taiwan. The government wants it gone. Taiwan on Wednesday asked...

International

McGregor Again Challenges Mayweather To Fight

Conor McGregor has doubled down on his $100 million demand for a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. The...

International

The City Is ‘fearful’ of You

New York's mayor says he has told US President-elect Donald Trump people in the city are "fearful" of what his White...

Politics

‘Every Mistake I’ve Made Was Done Out of Good Faith’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has said all the mistakes he may have made in his four year term were without any malice...

Opinion

Mahama Has To Lose the Vote To Free the People of Ghana

When the brakes of the old banger screeched to a halt at the Dzorwulu traffic lights on the George Walker Bush Highway,...

Politics

Ex-Champs Disagree On Impact of New Boxing Arena

President John Dramani Mahama and major sports and political figures, converged at the all-new Bukom Boxing Arena to...