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

Colombia’s President Santos Tries To Save Peace Deal

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has appointed a team of senior government officials to launch talks with the...

International

Senior Muslim Brotherhood Leader ‘shot Dead’ In Egypt

The Interior Ministry said Mr Kamal was in charge of the orgaisation's armed wing A senior leader of the Muslim...

International

Clinton Has Double-Digit Lead In Colorado

A new poll gives Hillary Clinton a double-digit lead over Donald Trump, just as the GOP presidential nominee is...

Politics

Police Officer Killed By Unidentified Gunmen

A police officer identified as Bernard Ayine has been killed by some unidentified gunmen. At about 1:30am Monday,...

Politics

LEAP Not Collapsing – Gender Minister

Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Nana Oye Lithur has disproved reports that the Livelihood...

Politics

Nigerian Actress Banned Over Hug

A leading Nigerian actress has been banned from the Hausa-language film industry because of her “immoral”...

Politics

Bantama MP To Be Questioned For ‘filing’ As Independent Candidate

The Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency,...

International

Russia Suspends Plutonium Deal With US

Russia has suspended an agreement with the US on the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium, the latest sign of...

Opinion

Kudos To President Nyantakyi!

Last Thursday, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, became a member of the Executive...

Opinion

Did The Commission For Human Rights And Administrative Justice Fail To Do A Good Job?

Right, we’re back at it again. And it portends to be a vicious cycle, says author Gordon Offin-Amaniampong In 2003,...

Opinion

NPP To Focus On Winning Election 2016 Without Being Distracted By Those From Within Going Independent

Be it known to all those who mean good for Ghana that for every unique problem, there is a unique solution. Yes, it...

Politics

GUTA Members Are Fronting For Foreign Retailers – Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed has accused some members of the Ghana Union...

Opinion

A Semblance Of Chief SD Dombo

Until I got closer to her, I took the adage: "Okɔtɔ nwo anoma", for granted. But, whilst many could be deceived by...

Opinion

Could Allotey Jacobs Also Be A Liar?

When the three-time Vice-Presidential Candidate of Ghana’s main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu...

Opinion

My Sojourn At Azuwera; Customs And Traditions And The Debt Owed By The Politician

Azuwera is a community in the Bawku west District of the Upper East Region with a population far less from the...

Opinion

Of Chiefs, Political Endorsements and the Woes of Promise-Makers

By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 Folks, the battle lines for Election 2016 are clear that the two-horse...

Politics

Veep Claims 2016 Elections Could Be Rigged

In a statement that is likely to generate controversy, the vice president urged the NDC  supporters and sympathizers...

Opinion

Douglas Chukwueke @ 50

The founder of the Word of Restoration Assembly, Enugu and a life coach - the Rev Douglas Chukwueke has called on...

Opinion

Akufo-Addo Is Neither Materialistic Nor A Thief

In developed societies, politics is all about improving the welfare of the people, while political office seekers are...

Politics

Two NPP Ladies Arrested In Sunyani Over Vote Transfer

Two young women who attempted to transfer their votes from Berekum to Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region without...