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

Monkey Dey Work, AMissah Attas Dey Chop!

UPDATE "...While in Cape Coast, outgoing NDC vice president Amissah Arthur said they were unable to go out after the...

International

The Gambia’s Teranga FM Radio Station Closed

The authorities in The Gambia have shut down a popular radio station critical of long-serving ruler Yahya Jammeh....

International

Burundi Environment Minister Niyonkuru Shot Dead

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was on his way home when he was shot Emmanuel Niyonkuru, 54, was killed at about 00:45 local time...

International

Massive Blast Rocks Mogadishu Near Airport

A huge explosion has rocked the Somali capital Mogadishu, close to the airport, witnesses said. Witnesses told Reuters...

International

ISIL Claims Responsibility For Reina Attack

ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack on a nightclub in Istanbul that killed 39 people on New Year's Eve. The...

International

Car Bomb Hits Busy Square In Baghdad’s Sadr City

At least 33 people were killed and 48 wounded in a car bomb attack on a busy square in Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City...

International

Liverpool To Close Gap On Chelsea

Liverpool have become the deadliest and most exciting team in the league since the arrival Klopp Liverpool have a...

International

Currencies Crushed In 2016

2016 has been a roller coaster of a year, and currency markets are no exception. A few countries have fared well, but...

International

Trump Will ‘repeal A Lot’ of Obama’s Actions On Day One

Trump will immediately repeal a lot of the regulations and actions that have been taken by Obama President-elect Donald...

International

Mourinho Frustrated With Ivory Coast Over Bailly Departure

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho voiced his frustration with Ivory Coast after they refused to delay Eric Bailly's...

International

Hong Kong Will Not Be Used As Subversion Base

China will not allow anyone to use Hong Kong as a base for subversion against mainland China or to damage its political...

International

2017 Will Be A Defining Year For Nigeria’s Transformation

Fully integrated telecommunications operator, Globacom, has expressed optimism that 2017 will be a defining moment in...

International

Ashimolowo Did Not Lose $5m To Ponzi Scheme

The Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) has reacted to a recent report in which its Senior Pastor, Pastor...

International

Hyundai Motor Says Aims To Sell 5.08 Million Vehicles Globally In 2017

Hyundai Motor Co (005380. KS) aims to sell 5.08 million vehicles globally in 2017, the South Korean company said on...

International

Tour de France Winner Wiggins Retires From Professional Cycling

Bradley Wiggins announced his retirement from professional cycling on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a career...

Opinion

The Strive For Superiority Within The Security Services

I had for sometime read and followed closely articles written by this young and sensational police writer 'Abdul Hanan...

Opinion

What Award Is The Security Personnel Worth?

So I was contemplating on this alone and I felt I should seek the opinions of others who may be concerned or would...

International

Investors Brace For 2017 Shocks After Surprise 2016 Run

After a late-year rally fueled by the U. S. election pushed stocks to surprising new peaks, investors are wary that the...

Opinion

A Letter To The New Year

Dear 2017, I hope you will bring much laughter and happiness to our world in these 12 months ahead of us. You are the...

Opinion

A Letter To The New Year

Dear 2017, I hope you will bring much laughter and happiness to our world in these 12 months ahead of us. You are the...