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

Aleppo Hospital ‘hit By Barrel Bombs’

An air raid on the rebel-held eastern half of the Syrian city of Aleppo has hit the area's largest hospital for the...

International

Younger Than Nigeria But Beating the Recession

In our series of letters from African journalists, Didi Akinyelure, the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Winner, looks...

International

Opposition Activist Missing

People close to the activist, Illuminée Iragena, have not seen her since March 26, 2016 A Rwandan opposition activist...

Politics

Hurricane Matthew Heads For Jamaica Packing Strong Winds

Hurricane Matthew has weakened slightly as it moves towards Jamaica, but is still packing winds of up to 250km/h...

Politics

Bawumia Installed Nkosuohene

New Patriotic Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been enstooled Nkosuohene of the Adankwaman...

Opinion

Love, Like A Rainbow (1)

Sincerely, Bimbo was beautiful. She was so beautiful that all the men swooned to love and marry her. She was...

Opinion

Beware, Generalissimo John Mahama!

The sight of President John Mahama clad in a military uniform has apparently shocked quite a number of people. And for...

Politics

17 Presidential Aspirants to Know Fate Next Week

The 17 presidential aspirants who submitted nomination forms to the Electoral Commission have seven nerve-wracking...

Opinion

Where Are All The Flowers?

In 1962 Pete Seeger it was who topped the chart with his hit 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' Pete's flowers might be...

Politics

Hawkers Turn Kumasi Railways Bridge Into Shopping Mall; Pedestrian Jostle For Space

A footbridge linking the Kumasi Central Market to Adum and other parts of the central business district risk collapse...

International

‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s Sons Accused of Deadly Attack

The sons of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman are suspected of launching an ambush on a military convoy in...

International

Hurricane Intensifies In Carribean

The most powerful hurricane in the Atlantic for nine years is moving towards Jamaica with wind speeds of up to 260km/h...

International

Russia ‘driving Syria Rebels To Jihadists’

Russia's increasing military action in Syria is forcing moderate elements within the Syrian opposition into the hands...

International

Boxer Towell Dies After Glasgow Bout

Scottish boxer Mike Towell has died in hospital after being seriously injured in a bout on Thursday, his management has...

Politics

The Only Record To Set Straight Is the Corruption & Incompetence of NDC – Bawumia

New Patriotic Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that it is clear the government...

International

I Need More Time At Man Utd

Jose Mourinho says he needs more time to get the best out of his Manchester United side as they gear up for a demanding...

International

Trump Berates Alicia Machado On Twitter

Donald Trump has attacked a former beauty pageant winner who criticised him for alleged sexist and misogynistic remarks...

Opinion

Akufo-Addo Is A Nobody (Part 1)

Folks, I have read the editorial comment published yesterday by the pro-Akufo-Addo New Statesman newspaper and laughed...

Opinion

Akufo-Addo Is A Nobody (Part 2)

If I were in any responsible position in Ghana, I would definitely ensure that this Lebanese undesirable is deported...

Politics

EC Has ‘trapped’ PPP By Accepting GHC50K Filing Fees – Lawyer Argues

A legal practitioner, Abraham Amaliba, has explained the Electoral Commission (EC) has trapped the Progressive...