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

Delicacy Of Fried Yam And The New Yam Season

Fried yam is a delicacy for many in Ghana. I love it too. It is best taken with hot pepper or boiled beans. You will...

Opinion

Afrobarometer Singles Out Ghana Police For Blaming Ghanaians For Corruption

"....Afrobarometer, Africa’s largest public-opinion survey is under threat...In Ghana, Ghana’s police...

Opinion

K. T. Hybrid Hammond Is Scared Foib Will Lead To Ghana’s Lost $6 Billion-Plus Oil Cash?

"...Before that full-throated apology, Lawyer Mr. K. T. "Hybrid" Hammond jabbed that Dr. Kunbuor's statement was...

International

Syria Conflict: US Air Attack Endangers Truce

A US-led air attack in eastern Syria that killed dozens of government troops fighting so-called Islamic State has...

International

Would Be ‘personal Insult’ To Legacy If Black Voters Don’t Back Clinton

President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned plea to the African-American community Saturday night to help stop...

International

Coolio Arrested At Los Angeles Airport

Coolio has been arrested at an airport in Los Angeles after a loaded gun was found in a carry-on bag during security...

Opinion

Farewell To Martha Mlah Nyanfore, A Tribute To An Unknown African Princess

We love and like the depiction of African royalty in African movies. We admire the display of wealth, power, majesty...

International

Murray Brothers Keep GB In Semi-Final

Andy and Jamie Murray kept alive Great Britain's hopes of retaining the Davis Cup with a four-set win over Argentina in...

International

Only Messi Above Kevin de Bruyne – Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he rates Kevin de Bruyne as highly as any player he has managed, with the...

International

Militants Attack Indian Army Base In Kashmir ‘killing 17’

Militants have attacked an army base in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing at least 17 soldiers, the army says. Four...

International

Saudi Arabia Recorded Least Number of Pilgrims This Year

This year 54.6 percent male and 45.4 percent female foreign pilgrims performed Hajj, according to a final data released...

International

Winnie Mandela Defies Age At Her 80th Birthday Party

Winnie Mandela looked at least 20 years younger than her age. Although Winnie Mandela’s birthday is on September 26,...

International

Lyon Drop Interest In Signing Adebayor

French club Lyon have pulled out of negotiations to sign Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor after a 'delayed...

International

Brazil Soap Opera Star Montagner Buried

Thousands of people in Brazil have attended the funeral of soap opera star Domingos Montagner who died in tragic...

International

Several Killed In Central African Republic Violence

UN peacekeepers were sent to the CAR in 2014 Several people have been killed in fighting between rival rebel groups in...

International

New York City Explosion Injures 29

At least 29 people have been injured in an explosion in the Chelsea district of New York City, officials say. The cause...

International

Iranian Para-Cyclist Dies Following Crash

An Iranian Para-cyclist has died after a crash during the men's C4-5 road race at the Rio Paralympics. The...

Opinion

Highlife Legend Samuel Owusus Social Philosophy Of Music 9

“The notion that the distinctive quality of African music lies in its rhythmic structure, and consequently that the...

International

‘US Strikes’ Kill Dozens of Syrian Troops

US-led coalition air strikes have killed at least 62 Syrian troops fighting so-called Islamic State in the east, the...

International

EU States ‘could Veto Brexit Deal’

A group of Central European EU members known as the Visegrad Four is ready to veto any Brexit deal that would limit...