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

Barbra Streisand Teaches Siri A Lesson

A tweak to Siri's pronunciation of Barbra Streisand's name will be heading to Apple products soon. The US singer...

Opinion

Waiting Is Over; High Optimism Has Taken Over

Ghana must go to the polls come December 7th and not November 7th because our lawmakers in a beautiful edifice in Accra...

Opinion

Election 2016, Another Crucial Test For Ghana

Another election season is staring us in the face and many people are wondering what the outcome of this year's...

Opinion

Securing Ghana During Elections 2016 And Beyond

The mentioning of the word ‘insecurity’ raises concern for many Ghanaians who witnessed or experienced the...

Opinion

Why I Choose To Vote NPP And Nana Akufo-Addo

I believe in the capitalist orientation of job creation. When a capitalist oriented person governs the state, the...

Opinion

My Wife Is Proud That I Am A Police Officer

Considering the recent happenings in the police service, if there is somebody that has inspired and elevated my...

Opinion

It Cried In His Box

The colour was light brownish with a white spot on its chest just under the neck around which the young owner, a Lady...

Opinion

Ive Done My Best-Mahama

This periodical is a critical assessment of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent claims that he has done his best...

Opinion

Restore Police Post And Punish Vandals

It is quite an interesting story. I am talking about the at once rather risible and pathetic decision by Mr. John...

Opinion

More Education Needed To Fight Witchcraft Culture In Ghana

He is doing quite a lot of constructive social service in Ghana, especially in the area of corruption and outmoded...

Opinion

Buying Votes To Win Elections In Africa

Before we start talking about anything today let’s think about samples of the following quotes for a minute: “Look,...

International

Ethiopian Marathoner Makes Protest Gesture At Rio Finish Line

Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia may have turned himself into a political exile because of the way he won a silver medal in...

Opinion

Journalism For Fair Election

Indeed, it is not for nothing; in fact, it is for a lot, that a whole chapter of the mother of all laws of the...

International

Drones Seized Over HMP Pentonville Carrying Drugs and Phones

The drones were being flown around HMP Pentonville over the weekend of 12-14 August Drones carrying large amounts of...

International

Guardians of the Galaxy To Star In Avengers 3

The third Avengers film will feature superheroes from Guardians of the Galaxy The third Avengers film will feature...

International

Four In Ten U.S. Voters Say Media Biased For Hillary Clinton

Nearly four in ten voters believe that the U. S. media is biased for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in...

International

Islamist Rebel Apologises For Destroying Timbuktu Shrines At ICC Trial

An Islamist militant has admitted destroying cultural sites in Timbuktu, Mali, in a landmark trial at the International...

Opinion

Unwelcome Decision

The Donkorkrom incident is nightmarish and disturbing. The knee-jerk reaction of the Police Administration has not...

Opinion

Factually Accurate, Grammatically Inaccurate

Introduction A friend of mine has described the historic departure of Ghanaian pilgrims from the Tamale International...

Opinion

It’s Not Really About Money Making; Making A Difference Matters Most

Dedication - To my one and only sweetheart who remains a bigger source of inspiration to me. Some of my friends wonder...