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

Politics

‘In Your Head There Are Four Monkeys, and Three Chairs. Let’s Find A Fourth Chair’… Now He Is Guiding Ghana Towards AFCON Glory

This year marks a decade since Avram Grant was plucked from obscurity to become Chelsea manager, yet the Israeli barely...

Opinion

Terrorism Is A “Cover Up” For The Debt Crisis

Terrorism has been at the top of US agenda since George Bush but what you don't realize is that it is nothing but a...

Opinion

Regarding Osafo-Marfo And Agyarko’s Nomination

Folks, folks, folks! I'm going bonkers. What am I reading? "Appointment Committee 'approves ' 8 nominees; freezes...

Opinion

A Look At Ghana’s 60 Years Of Independence

According to the constitution of Ghana, retirement in public service is 60-years. Meaning if Ghana was a woman as we...

Opinion

Student Leaders Must Accept Criticism

It is said that critiques shape the ideas of leaders and keeps them on their toes in response to their roles and...

Opinion

No, You Won’t, Hopeson!

To fully appreciate the rather embarrassing inter-party battle over the control of public toilets raging between some...

Opinion

The Change That Ghanaians Advocated For Is Here….It Is A Change Indeed!

The happenings so far indicate an absolute change of government and governance. The NPP scored political capital out of...

Opinion

NDC’s 2016 Election Defeat Facts Finding Committee

Obviously, the shock of the 2016 election defeat prompted the leadership of the NDC Party to set up a sleuth-hound...

International

Trump To Blame As Doomsday Draws Closer, Scientists Say

Atomic scientists say the world is inching closer to an apocalypse, partly due to the words and actions of US President...

International

Fake Trump Tweets Filling Up Chinese Social Media

Twitter is blocked in China. Without the help of VPN services, people cannot log on to the site to reach information...

International

Basketball Player’s Eye Pops Out On Court

A basketball player says he is “doing pretty well, all things considered” after his eye popped out in the middle of...

International

Pena Nieto Cancels Trump Meeting Over Border Wall Row

Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto cancelled on Thursday a scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump next...

Opinion

South Africa’s van Niekerk Seeking Bolt 200m Showdown, Says Manager

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African Wayde van Niekerk, the world 400m record holder and Olympic champion, is seeking a...

Opinion

Shabaab Attacks Kenya Army Base In Somalia

Mogadishu (AFP) - Islamist Shabaab fighters attacked a Kenyan military base in southern Somalia on Friday in their...

Opinion

Southern Rugby Coaching Magicians Inspire Northern Revival

London (AFP) - The magical coaching touch of Australia's Eddie Jones and New Zealanders Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter is...

Opinion

Ranting Of A Quisling

Whoever advised Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe to come out of hiding to even partake in national discourse, albeit...

International

Ferdinand Urges United To Sign Bale and Benzema

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United “have got the money” to complete a remarkable double swoop for Gareth Bale and...

International

Managing President Yahya Jammeh’s Exit

"I have decided today in good conscience to relinquish the mantle of leadership of this great nation with infinite...

Opinion

Bismark Bebli Must Not Die In Vain

“How can the dead be truly dead when they still live in the souls of those who are left behind?” -Carson McCullers...

Opinion

Stop This Legal Corruption, Now! (4)

“I am inherently gloomy about the prospect of Africa because all our social policies are based on the fact that their...