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

Mo Farah Wins 5,000m & 10,000m ‘double Double’

Britain's most successful Olympic track and field athlete of all time. Farah won in 13 minutes 3.30 seconds as Scot...

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Caster Semenya Wins 800m Gold For South Africa

South Africa's Caster Semenya won Olympic gold in the 800m but Great Britain's Lynsey Sharp missed out on a medal as...

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Neymar’s Penalty Wins Olympic Gold For Brazil

Neymar scored the winning penalty as hosts Brazil beat Germany 5-4 on penalties in Rio to win their first men's Olympic...

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Scores Killed In Turkey Wedding Blast

An explosion at an outdoor wedding party in the southern Turkish city of Gaziantep has killed at least 30 people and...

Opinion

Prof. Aaron Mike Oquayes Foolish Talk 1

What should one expect? From crazy-baldhead adult master politician Prof. Oquaye, a spent horse in the comedy club of...

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Leicester and Arsenal Split Points After 0-0 Tie

It ended goalless between defending champions Leicester City and last season’s runners-up Arsenal at the King Power...

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‘I Want To Look Like Adele’

It is 50 years since Dolly Parton first entered the US charts, with a cover of The Tune Weavers' Happy, Happy Birthday...

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It’s Impossible To Islamise Nigeria

The sultan insisted that the alleged plans to turn Nigeria into an Islamic state is farfetched. Muhammad Sa’ad...

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Oil Hits $51 As Iran, Morocco Back Barkindo’s OPEC Leadership

Oil prices climbed to $51 per barrel on Friday, as Mohammad Barkindo, secretary-general of the Organisation of...

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Moscow Airport Shop Sells Model Kalashnikov Guns

The late Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the AK-47 after being wounded in World War Two Travellers at Moscow's...

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Bin Laden Raid Bestseller’s Author To Pay $7m

A former US Navy Seal who wrote a bestseller about his role in the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden is to pay nearly...

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Late Chelsea Rally Earns Win At Watford

Diego Costa now has two goals in two Premier League games this season Diego Costa scored the winner for the second game...

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Burnley Hold On To Beat Liverpool 2-0

First-half goals from Sam Vokes and Andre Gray gave Burnley a surprise win over Liverpool, who could not recover after...

Opinion

NPP Lacks Visionary LeadershipMahama Part I

Coming from a President who has superintended over a complete reversal of Ghanaian fortunes, and whose very status is...

International

Mirallas & Barry Seal Koeman’s First Win

Kevin Mirallas and Gareth Barry were on target as Everton came from behind to beat West Brom 2-1 at the Hawthorns on...

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Woman Stabs ‘cheating Husband’ In Front of Passers-By

According to reports, they were already arguing before she attacked him. A video which has been shared thousands of...

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Lions Kill Child Led Into Enclosure By Wildlife Sanctuary Worker

South African police are investigating allegations of culpable homicide against a park worker who is reported to have...

International

China Opens World’s Highest and Longest

It's finally happened. The much-heralded "world's highest and longest" glass-bottomed bridge has opened to visitors in...

Opinion

Respect For The Sake Of Hijab

In May last year, I had gone to GIJ campus, where I schooled, to discuss my project work with my supervisor. As I was...

International

Afghan Taliban Capture Key District of Khanabad In Kunduz

Taliban militants have captured a key district in Afghanistan's northern province of Kunduz, officials say. The...