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

Headlines

Tillerson Says To Press Russia On Syrian Chemical Weapons

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will press Russia on its failure to prevent Syria's use of chemical weapons in...

International

California Governor Declares End To Drought Emergency

One of the worst droughts in California history has officially ended, Governor Jerry Brown declared, but not before it...

Headlines

Garcia, Rose Eye Green Jackets As Masters Final Round Unfolds

Sergio Garcia, chasing his first major title after 73 failed attempts, and Justin Rose, seeking a green jacket to go...

Headlines

New Somali Army Chief Escapes Deadly Car Bombing

Somalia's new army chief escaped a car bombing Sunday that killed at least five people in a bloody response by Shabaab...

Headlines

Six Killed In Indian Kashmir Poll Violence

Six civilians were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir Sunday when police opened fire at protesters who stormed...

International

Libya and Uganda Engage In A Legal Row Over Telecom Company

The Libyan government has sounded a warning to the Ugandan government over its move to repossess shares of the Libyan...

International

Five Suspected Al Shabaab Militants Executed In Somalia For Killing Officials

The court said the accused were members of the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militant group Somalia’s semi-autonomous...

International

At Least 11 Killed, Scores Injured In Suicide Bombing Outside Alexandria Church

The death toll has risen to at least 11 and 40 injured after a suicide bomber struck The death toll has risen to at...

International

Death Toll In Somali Military Base Bomb Attack Rises To At Least 15

At least 15 people were killed when a car bomb exploded outside a military base in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on...

Headlines

Fiji Claim Record 17th Hong Kong Sevens Title

Defending champions Fiji clinched a record17th Hong Kong Sevens title Sunday after blowing away South Africa to hand...

International

Somaliland Court Jails Journalist Two Years For

National Union of Somali Journalists said the ruling was a threat to independent media A court in Somalia’s breakaway...

Headlines

Babacar Rescues Wasteful Fiorentina At Sampdoria

Fiorentina striker Khouma Babacar struck late to earn a share of the spoils in a disappointing 2-2 draw at Sampdoria...

Headlines

All Black Carter Helps Racing Shade Pau, Into Fifth

All Black legend Dan Carter helped Racing 92 shade Pau 34-32 to push the defending French Top 14 champions up to fifth...

International

New Army Chief Survives Deadly Mogadishu Bomb Blast

Somalia's new military boss has survived a suspected suicide car bomb attack that has killed at least 15 people,...

International

Hijacked Ship’s Crew Rescued From Pirates Near Somalia

Nineteen crew members have been freed from a ship captured by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. Maritime officials...

International

Mali’s Defense Minister Named As New Prime Minister

Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita replaced his prime minister late on Saturday, naming the defense minister to...

International

China Binges On African Oil Like Never Before After OPEC Cuts

China is set to import record amounts of crude oil from West Africa this month as OPEC’s supply cuts pave the way for...

International

Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump Meets His Supporters On ‘SNl’

"Saturday Night Live" returned after weeks away and opened with Alec Baldwin's President Donald Trump taking time to...

International

Ugandan Goalie Knocked Dead On His Way To Training

The football world, especially Africa and particularly Uganda, has been thrown into a state of agony as Kyambogo FC...

International

Late Griezmann Goal Helps Atletico Hold Real Madrid In Derby

Antoine Griezmann scored a late equaliser in the Madrid derby as Atletico held La Liga leaders Real. Real took a...