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.

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Articles by Kwame Mensah

International

French PM Slams Report On Burkini Ban

The French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, has accused the New York Times of painting an "unacceptable" picture of his...

Opinion

Why Education Prepares Us To Fail By Juliet Asante

About five years ago, I made a decision to spend more time outside my home country. A number of things had culminated...

Opinion

Letter To My Father

HI Dad. No need to reprimand me, I am sorry I haven't kept this yearly ritual, but let me see if I can redeem myself a...

Opinion

Education Nightmare

Education is slipping away from the ordinary Ghanaian. We pray that it does not become the preserve of only the rich as...

Opinion

Another Test For Ghanas Democracy

The outcome of elections in Africa have generally been characterized by disputes, violence and in some cases civil...

Opinion

GraduateEnlistementIntoThe Ghana Police Service, Through The Lenses of Karl Marx

“If you tremble with Indignation at every Injustice then you are a comrade of mine". Ernesto Che Guevera The Ghana...

Opinion

Africa Must Rise

Before the advent of modern day political civilization the idea was clear and simple not concealed as it is today....

Opinion

Move To the Right Geographical Location!

By Dag Heward-Mills Many people waste precious years of their lives oscillating between one location and another. Where...

Opinion

Dad, I Bet, The Existential Incompetence And Corruption Wont Transform Your Life

Dad is extremely stubborn. It is so difficult to proselytise him to cross the carpet. It makes me livid, but I have to...

Opinion

Rev. Professor Martey And The Nation-Building

Suffice it to say that it was with a solid reason why people were uncomfortable with Rev. Professor Emmanuel Martey’s...

Opinion

13th Edition Of Firmwalk

The 13thedition of the monthly FIRMWalk came off on the 28th of May, 2016. This month's event started and ended at the...

Opinion

An Open Letter To The People Of Brazil

As I read of the latest coup in Brazil, once again removing a democratically elected leader from power, my anger...

Opinion

How Sensibly Does the Council of State Counsel President Mahama?

To start with, how is the membership of the Council of State selected? Who are the current members? When and how often...

Opinion

Stopping Olukoya And Witch Hunting In UK Black Communities

Witchcraft related abuse is a very serious problem in African migrant communities in the UK. There is documented...

Opinion

On The Appointment Of (Professor) Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey To The Position Of Vice-Chancellor Of UPSA, Ghana

The appointment of (Professor) Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey to the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of...

Opinion

Mr Mahama, You Have Crossed The Red Line

In releasing the Montie three from jail, Mr John Mahama has crossed a RED LINE that has several very serious...

Opinion

Have Ghana’s Lazy Politicians Learnt Anything From The G-20 Summit?

Folks, it is clear that the anti-Mahama politicians in Ghana making all kinds of senseless promises to turn Ghana into...

Opinion

The Danger Of Falling Standards

With barely 3 months till we go to the polls it is apparent that there are indeed many versions of Ghana at issue. Some...

International

Kabul Charity Hit By Bomb and Gun Attack

Smoke could be seen coming from the area of the attack in Shar-e-Naw An attack on the offices of an international...

International

Australian Teen Jailed Over Islamic State-Inspired Plot

A teenager who plotted to run over and behead a police officer as part of an Islamic State movement-inspired attack on...