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

Opinion

A Change Of Portraits… Or Electoral Fortunes…

On Saturday January 7 2017, I took one of my last executive actions as a High Commissioner. I took down President...

Opinion

A Good Leader Masters the Art of Communicating Properly

Poor communication will destroy even a good leader. In war, it is important to maintain communication with your...

International

Sahara Reporters Publisher, Arrested In Lagos

Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, is currently in detention at the State Criminal Investigation Department...

Politics

Hopeful Grant Urges Cautious Optimism Over AFCON 2017

In the history of Ghana football, at least recently, Avram Grant’s is a rare case. When he takes charge of Ghana at...

International

‘Fair Assumption’ Putin Behind Hacks

It is a "fair assumption" that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind US election hacks, secretary of state...

Politics

Atsu Wants CAF To Reconsider Nations Cup Timing

Ghana star Christian Atsu wants the Confederation of African Football to reconsider the timing of the Nations Cup...

Politics

We’ve the Human Beings To Do A Good Job – Akufo-Addo Assures

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the ministers he has nominated so far are the “type of human beings”...

Opinion

Saint Akufo-Addo In The Web Of The Moral Shame Of New-Age Plagiarism

“A wise man will always allow a fool to rob him of ideas without yelling ‘Thief.’ If he is wise he has not been...

Politics

Stephanie Benson Is A Woman With ‘soul’ – Nana Frema

Budding Afro Soul singer Nana Frema (NFK) has described musician Stephanie Benson as a woman with ‘soul’ and...

International

Goodluck Jonathan Denies Oil Deal Kickbacks

Nigeria's former President Goodluck Jonathan did not receive kickbacks from a $1.3bn deal involving oil giants ENI and...

Politics

Companies Producing Sachet Water With Dangerous Substances – CSIR

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will soon recommend to the Food and Drugs Authority to revoke...

Politics

Focusing On 4 Reforms Outlined By the President and Speaker of Parliament

After the issues regarding the plagiarism has been debated and pushed out of public discourse, a couple of issues that...

International

Trump Confirmation Hearings Enters Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet hearings, which will feature more scrutiny for Jeff Sessions...

International

Gondar Blast Is Second Attack In A Week

This is the second explosion in a week in the Northern Ethiopian city of Gondar At least one person has been killed and...

Politics

Yam Farmers Exposed To Smart Technologies Amid Climate Threat

Yam farmers in parts of Ghana have been exposed to smart technologies required to build a resilient cropping system in...

International

Jammeh Speech ‘clearest Indication Yet He Is Stepping Down’

Gambian President has given a hint of his concede In what appears to be the clearest indication yet that the Gambian...

International

Germany To Deploy More Troops To Mali

Germany's cabinet has approved the deployment of eight helicopters and 350 more soldiers to Mali as part of the UN...

Politics

Atta Akyea, Ursula Owusu & Otiko Gyaba Make Nana Addo’s 2nd Ministerial List

President Akufo Addo has through parliament named his second batch of ministerial nominees bringing the list to about...

Politics

Democracy Needs You – Obama Tells Americans As He Exits Office

President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago. “By...

Politics

Govt Receives Mahama’s Letter On Leaving Cantonments Bungalow

Information gathered by 3news.com has confirmed that the office of the president, Nana Akufo-Addo, has received a...