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

International

Turkish Police In Court For First Istanbul Trial Over Coup Plot

Twenty-nine police officers have gone on trial in a Turkish prison accused of trying to overthrow the government in the...

International

Gunmen Kidnap Iraqi Journalist In Baghdad, PM Orders Investigation

An Iraqi journalist was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from her home in Baghdad overnight, police and relatives said...

International

Give Chelsea the Premier League Trophy Now

Chelsea need two more victories to equal Arsenal's PL record for successive wins Premier League leaders Chelsea should...

International

Details Emerge of George Michael’s Many Quiet Acts of Kindness

It appears that while many facets of George Michael's life were sensationalised and made public, he was very privately...

Politics

Ayew Commiserates With Swansea After Scoring Against Former Club

West Ham United’s record signing Andre Dede Ayew has wished former side Swansea City the best of luck in the English...

Politics

Traders With Pirated Textiles To Be Prosecuted From 2017

The anti piracy task force has hinted of plans to prosecute traders who are found culpable of smuggling pirated fabrics...

Opinion

Tina Mensah and Her Cohorts Must Back Off Ga South MCE Post

Contrary to expectations by many that politicians will spare us their usual fratricidal politics in this festive...

Opinion

Did Egyptians Never Ask For The Restitution Of Nefertiti?

“The restitution of those cultural objects which our museums and collections, directly or indirectly, possess thanks...

International

The Year the Music Died

When it comes to the deaths of musical icons, 2016 may be the worst year ever. Sunday's startling death of pop singer...

Politics

Toxic Liquor Kills At Least 26 In Pakistan

At least 26 people have died and dozens have been left seriously ill after drinking toxic alcohol over Christmas in...

International

Dollar Inches Higher In Holiday-Thinned Trade

The dollar inched higher against the yen and a handful of other major currencies on Tuesday in trade curtailed by...

Politics

FDA To Intensify Surveillance As ‘plastic Rice’ Emerges In Nigeria

Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is intensifying surveillance on imported rice especially during this festive...

International

Fights Break Out At Malls Across United States

Disturbances that included gunfire, massive brawls and food-court fights played out at more than a dozen malls across...

Opinion

Bugri Naabu Cries Out For Justice 2

“For education among all kinds of men always has had, and always will have, an element of danger and revolution, of...

International

Sony Music Sorry After Hoax ‘Britney Spears Dead’ Tweet

Sony Music has said sorry to pop star Britney Spears, after an official Twitter account suggested the pop star had...

International

Obama’s Exit Interview

Arguing that Americans still subscribe to his vision of progressive change, President Barack Obama asserted in an...

International

Berlin Truck-Attack Suspect Fled To France Before Italy

Italian Police officers work next to the body of Anis Amri, the suspect Surveillance footage confirms that Anis Amri,...

International

Neymar To Play In Chapecoense Benefit Match

Barcelona forward Neymar has accepted an invitation to play in a charity match for families affected by the Chapecoense...

International

Ibrahimovic Is Unique At Manchester United

Manchester United must continue to manage Zlatan Ibrahimovic carefully as they ‘need him in that team’, says Tony...

International

Liverpool Atmosphere ‘similar’ To Dortmund

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his team have developed an atmosphere similar to what he had at Borussia...