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

BBC Presenter Victoria Fritz Goes Into Labour After Live Broadcast

BBC Breakfast's business presenter Victoria Fritz went into labour after coming off air, with one of her fellow...

International

Prince Label Accuses Jay Z Company of Copyright Infringement

NPG says Roc Nation has also been improperly using pictures of Prince and related artwork. Prince's estate is suing Jay...

International

‘Utter Desperation’ In East Aleppo As Bombs Rain Down

Air strikes and artillery have pounded rebel-held districts of eastern Aleppo for a second day, killing dozens of...

Politics

‘I Will Fight Corruption Head-On’

Presidential candidate of the Peoples National Convention, Dr. Edward Mahama has said he will prioritise the passage of...

Politics

Capital & More Offers Micro Loans To Commercial Drivers In Accra, Tema

One of the fast growing microfinance companies in the country, Capital & More, is introducing yet another unique...

Opinion

The Celebrity Endorsements, Does It Get The Win?

When personalities from different political divides meet on any media or public platform, they mostly argue vehemently...

Opinion

Direct Election Of A President Is Anarchy

Among the fundamental principles towards stable democracy are the electoral system and the arms of government created...

Opinion

The Bleeding Heart Of Mother Ghana Over Her Children Abroad

A Poem They Don’t Care Anymore. Quiet! No one is chatting or talking to anyone. Everyone is on their gadgets, because...

International

Officer Charged With Manslaughter In Philando Castile Killing

The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop has been charged with...

Opinion

Ghana Requires A Visionary Leader To Work Again …My Bet Is On Akufo-Addo

Ghana faces one of the most consequential and monumental cross roads in our nation’s history. We exist in an era of...

Opinion

Analyzing the 2016 Ondo Gubernatorial Election

Introduction In his book Political Culture and Political Development, Lucian Pye distinguishes the developments in...

Politics

Interest Rate To Go Down – Terkper Predicts

Finance Minister Seth Terkper is predicting that the significant drop in inflation is likely to force interest rate...

International

Macron Joins Race To ‘unblock France’

Former French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has announced he is running for president, vowing a "democratic...

International

‘Terry Could Leave Chelsea For Man Utd’

Chelsea captain John Terry could join Manchester United if he does not get more games for the Blues, says his former...

Politics

Zanetor Bribed My Parliamentary Candidate To Withdraw – Dr. Lartey

The disqualified candidate of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr. Henry Lartey has taken a swipe at the...

International

Trump Touts Foreign Contacts On Twitter, Lashes Media Report

President-elect Donald Trump used his Twitter account on Wednesday to denounce reports of problems in his transition...

International

China Holds ‘World Internet Conference’ As Censorship Intensifies

As China hosts execs from global tech companies at its World Internet Conference, human rights advocates are warning...

International

Twitter Suspends Accounts of Alt-Right Advocates

Twitter has suspended the accounts of a number of people associated with the alt-right movement who advocate white...

Politics

Chief of Staff Calls On Otumfuo As He Begins Ashanti Campaign Tour

The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace...

International

Protests Over South Africa Coffin Assault

Demonstrators have protested against racism outside a South African court where two white men face assault charges for...