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.

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Articles by Kwame Mensah

International

Comey Under Fire Again Over Clinton Emails

James Comey is back under fire. The FBI director is facing renewed criticism after a judge ordered unsealed the warrant...

International

Beyonce Tops 2016 Album ‘poll of Polls’

Beyonce's politically charged visual album Lemonade is the music critics' favourite album of the year. The record,...

International

Uber Halts California Self-Driving Cars Test

Ride-sharing firm Uber has suspended its test of self-driving cars in San Francisco after regulators revoked the...

International

A Brief History of Kim Kardashian & Kanye West’s Ups and Downs

A brief history of Kim Kardashian & Kanye West's ups and downs KIM & KANYE GET TOGETHER Following her 72-day...

International

Kvitova Faces Six Months Out After Knife Attack

Petra Kvitova will be unable to play tennis for at least six months after undergoing surgery on "severe" hand injuries...

International

Why Snapchat’s Owner Is Hiring In China

Snapchat may be banned in China, but that isn't stopping the messaging app's parent company from building a toehold in...

International

Trump Jobs Plan To Target China?

President-elect Donald Trump has big plans to save U. S. jobs. On Wednesday, Trump announced he is forming a new White...

International

US Returns Land It Has Held Since WWII To Japan Amid Anger

The US military will hand over 9,909 acres (4,000 hectares) of Okinawan land to Japan on Thursday in what's been lauded...

International

Berlin Suspect Was Known To Be In Touch With Radical Groups

A manhunt is underway for a 24-year-old Tunisia native in connection with this week's Christmas market attack in Berlin...

Ghana Elections 2016

NDC Executives Must Resign For Election Defeat – Group

A new think tank, the Crusade for Probity and Accountability, has demanded the resignation of all the National...

International

Brazil’s Odebrecht Fined At Least $2.6bn For Bribery

Brazil's biggest construction firm, Odebrecht, has admitted in the US to bribing officials to secure contracts. The...

Ghana Elections 2016

Nana Addo’s “Thank You Tour” Hits Northern Region On Thursday

President elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Thursday begin a two-day “Thank you tour” of the Northern. He...

Ghana Elections 2016

Consider U/E Region In Your Cabinet – Group To Nana Addo

The  Association of Bolgatanga, Bongo, Tongo, Nangodi ( BONABOTO) in the Upper East Region is calling on...

International

Canada’s Trudeau Says Trump Very Supportive of Keystone XL Pipeline

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that U. S. President-elect Donald Trump was "very supportive"...

International

Fistfight Breaks Out In Kenya Parliament

Politics in Kenya's parliament is known for being highly animated and partisan A parliament session in Kenya has...

International

Leaders Bayern Cruise Past Second Place Leipzig

Bayern Munich will head into the winter break three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga following an emphatic win...

Opinion

Winneba Fancy Dress Festival, Onaapo!

You recall that Simpa Panyin previously told you that Winneba is a town of festivals? The biggest festival in Ghana has...

Opinion

A More Balanced Perspective After An Encounter With Embasy Staff

On Monday, December 19, 2016, I received my Ghanaian passport at the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D. C. Having been...

International

Tokyo Olympics Unveils $16.8 Billion Budget, To Seek More Savings

Tokyo 2020 organizers unveiled on Wednesday a budget of $16.8 billion for hosting the next Summer Games and vowed to...

International

England Appoint Chelsea Coach As Assistant On Permanent Basis

Steve Holland has been named England assistant manager on a permanent basis after an interim spell in the job. The...