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

Opinion

How Unwitty!

The Vice President's friend at the University of Ghana, Legon, who is said to have advised him against responding to...

Opinion

Thought-Provoking Quotable Quotes From Nana And Dr. Bawumia

“I will not be distracted in my quest to win the upcoming elections to lead the country into the land of prosperity...

International

Buhari Sacks Deputy Director Over Plagiarism of Obama’s Speech

The Presidency will this week transfer a deputy director, blamed for the plagiarism of U. S. President Barack Obama’s...

International

Malawi Girls Learn Self Defense Tactics Against Sexual Abuse

Schoolgirls in Malawi are learning what to do if someone tries to attack them. A Kenyan NGO started the training in...

Politics

Let’s Work Together To Retain Kwesimintim For NPP – Elected Aspirant

The newly elected New Patriotic Party parliamentary aspirant for Kwasimintim in the Western Region, Joe Mensah, has...

International

Trump Points Fingers After Shaky Debate

Donald Trump has promised to hit harder at Clinton in next debate After a long night on Long Island on Monday, Donald...

International

South Sudan Rebel Leader Says President Wants ‘ethnic State’

South Sudan's rebel leader on Monday accused President Salva Kiir of wanting to turn the country into an "ethnic state"...

International

Trump Slams ‘ Miss Piggy’ Beauty Queen Again

Twenty years later, a fierce and fabulous Alicia Machado — the first Miss Universe while Donald Trump owned the...

International

Leicester Win First Champions League Home Game

Leicester beat Porto in their first home Champions League game to maintain the winning start to their first season in...

International

Former Israel President Shimon Peres Dies

Former Israeli PM and president, Shimon Peres, has died aged 93. He suffered a stroke two weeks ago and his condition...

Politics

Sam Allardyce Quits As England Manager After One Match In Charge

Sam Allardyce has left his post as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association after one match...

International

Girl Rebukes Charlotte Mayor Over Police Shootings

A young African-American girl has delivered a tearful plea about police shootings to city officials in Charlotte, North...

Politics

Ghana Seeded For AFCON 2017

Ghana has been named as a top seed for next year’s Nations Cup in Gabon. The top seeding means the Black Stars would...

International

Egypt Picks Up Sunken Migrant Boat, Death Toll Rises To 195

Egypt picked up the recently sunken migrant boat on Tuesday with extra 26 bodies found inside to raise the death toll...

International

Southgate Named As Temporary England Manager

Gareth Southgate has been appointed as England manager on a temporary basis. Sam Allardyce left his role as in charge...

International

Allardyce Leaves England Job After One Game

Sam Allardyce has been sacked as England manager after 67 days in the job, Sky Sports reported on Tuesday. Allardyce,...

International

‘Three Person Baby’ Born By New Method

'Three person baby' born by new method Dr John Zhang holding the baby boy who was conceived thanks to the new technique...

International

Trump Criticises Moderator Lester Holt

Donald Trump has accused the moderator in the first US presidential debate, Lester Holt, of being tougher on him than...

Opinion

The Nima Boy At Gawbofest 2016

The book Things Fall Apart is the magnum opus of one of the world’s greatest writers, Chinua Achebe. The book is much...

Opinion

Through The Mirror Of Nigerias 2015 Elections

Nigeria may be Africa’s big brother but it has not exactly been one to look up to as an example of best practices,...