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

Spain Says Refuelling Request Withdrawn

Russia has withdrawn a request for three warships to dock at the Spanish port of Ceuta for refuelling, following...

Politics

Nana Addo Fails To Attend SADA Event

Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, October 26 failed to turn up at an ongoing...

Politics

24 Out 30 Orphanages Shut Down In C/R

Only six orphanages are currently operating in the Central Region after the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social...

Opinion

Bola Tinubus Survival Battles

My father had a common saying, “Òde l'ó ndá omo è l'abò.” I am actually at a loss on how to appropriately...

Politics

PPI For September Drops To 9.7%

The Producer Price Inflation rate for September 2016 has dropped to 9.7%, that’s according to the Ghana Statistical...

Politics

Political Parties To Receive Final Voters Register On Friday – EC Chair

The chairperson of the Electoral Commission, madam Charlotte Osei says all political parties would receive the final...

Politics

Pogba Is Unbelievable

Jose Mourinho has admitted that Manchester United were not expecting Paul Pogba to be ‘unbelievable’ from day one,...

Opinion

Ghana And Lessons From Moroccos October 7 Polls

Morocco’s modern electoral system last October 7 chugged past dooms day predictions to deliver smooth and peaceful...

Opinion

Recipe For Free And Fair Elections

Institutions of state bending to the will and wishes of the incumbent spark anger, frustration and eventual societal...

Opinion

Missing My ‘ Trotro’ Days

I have just enrolled in a driving school to have my first license to drive but I am already missing my trotro days. I...

Opinion

Who Can And Who Cannot

The launching of the NPP's Manifesto on Sunday, 9th October, 2016 at the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre set the...

Opinion

NPP Campaign Soars As Panic Grips NDC

The NPP’s campaign is soaring high, while the NDC’s campaign is seemingly gripped with iffy panic for some time...

International

Adele Endorses Hillary Clinton

Adele has joined the chorus of celebs calling out Donald Trump. And she did so when Hillary Clinton was in the house....

Politics

Politicians Can’t Print In Ghana Due To Economic Situation – Akpenyo

The current economic situation does not allow for political parties to print their election materials in Ghana. That is...

International

No More Employment Into Public Service

No more employment into public service - Nigeria's Finance Minister – The current federal government may have reneged...

Opinion

Lack Of Reading Should Not Impede Our Progress

The proverbial “if you want to hide something from a black man, put it in a book” is fast becoming a tragedy. What...

International

Fires Rage Across Migrant Camp

Fires are raging across parts of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, three days into a French operation to demolish...

Politics

Parliament Finally Approves Oti Bless As Deputy Minister

Parliament has finally approved the nomination of the Nkwanta South Member of Parliament, John Oti Bless as a deputy...

International

Russia’s UN Human Rights Council Seat Under Threat

Russia's seat on the UN Human Rights Council is under threat due to its support of the Syrian government's air campaign...

International

30 Civilians Shot Dead In Ghor Province

An official said the killings were to avenge the death of one of ISIL's commanders Fighters have killed at least 30...