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

Williams Sisters To Meet In Australian Open Finals

Venus and Serena Williams will meet in a Grand Slam final for the ninth time after the American sisters came through...

Politics

‘Ghanaian Politics Is Getting Dirtier By the Day’

Panelists on Thursday edition of the 3FM’s Sunrise Morning Show have concurred that politics is indeed a dirty game....

International

Rebels Unite After Attack By Idlib Jihadists

The jihadist group said rebels were conspiring against it at peace talks in Kazakhstan Insurgent factions in Syria have...

International

Ford Hourly US Workers To Get $9,000 Profit-Share Bonus

US car giant Ford has made its second-best annual pre-tax profit to date of $10.4bn (£8.26bn). The figure means its...

Opinion

ONE MINISTER ONE QUESTION

(By Marricke Kofi Gane) So, we have a vetting process going for the Designate Ministers. Some have been interesting and...

Opinion

Jubilant Gambia Awaits President’s Return

Dakar (AFP) - Jubilant Gambians were preparing to welcome home their new president on Thursday after a protracted...

Politics

30-Member Committee Inaugurated To Spearhead Ghana@60 Anniversary

A 30-member committee was inaugurated today by President Akufo-Addo to handle activities for Ghana’s 60th anniversary...

International

Greece Snubs Turkey Soldiers’ Extradition

The soldiers say they would not receive a fair trial in Turkey Greece's Supreme Court has ruled against extraditing...

International

Bolga All Stars To Adopt Tamale As New Home Grounds

Ghana Premier League newbies, Bolga All Stars have announced FC Tamale Utrecht home grounds as their new adoptive home...

Opinion

Meet Emmanuel Mensah Acquah, The Self-Taught Guitarist Who Diverted His School Fees And Sold Bread Just To Buy His First Guitar

Emmanuel Mensah Acquah is rare, simply because he has a rare passion. I once wrote that, "I can easily predict the...

Opinion

Osce, The International Security, And The Purpose Of “Perpetual Peace”

Security remains a cardinal principle for all citizens that they move and act in the social fabric. Our age, defined by...

International

Arsenal Press Conference Ahead of Southampton Clash

Things are looking up for Arsenal after some last-gasp Panenka-ing heroics from Alexis Sanchez the Gunners are still...

Politics

Parl. Approves Alan, Ofori-Atta 5 Others, Osafo Maafo , Akoto Afriyie, Agyarko Blocked

Ghana’s parliament after vetting thirteen (13) ministerial nominees has approved eight (8) of them leaving out the...

International

German Girl Jailed For IS Attack In Hanover

A girl aged 16 has been jailed by a German court for six years for what is seen as the country's first attack by a...

International

Arsene Wenger To Accept FA Charge and Ask For Personal Hearing

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will accept a Football Association misconduct charge for his behaviour during the...

Opinion

Sudan Opposition Chief Mahdi To Return From Exile

Khartoum (AFP) - Sudanese opposition leader and ex-prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi will return to the country on Thursday...

Opinion

UK Court Blocks Niger Delta Pollution Claims Against Shell

London (AFP) - A British court ruled in favour of Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell on Thursday in a case brought by more...

International

Grand Slam 18 On Course. Roger Federer Beats Wawrinka To Reach Australian Open Finals

Roger Federer beat fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 7-5 6-3 1-6 4-6 6-3 to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course...

Politics

Brong Ahafo Chiefs Reject Akufo-Addo’s Minister Nominee For Insulting Them

Even before he is vetted and possibly approved to be a regional minister, President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for Brong...

International

Jose Mourinho; Sir Alex Ferguson Involved Little In My Manchester United Reign

The Red Devils boss says the club's legendary manager has kept his distance since they were united at Old Trafford Jose...