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

The New Ghana Government In Review

Our very best wishes to the Akuffo-Addo and Bawumia families, the in-coming first families of Ghana! As Ghana moves...

Opinion

The Fake Prophets Are Turning Ghana Into Laughing-Stock!

No doubt, several “end-times” fake prophets in Ghana today insisting their prophecies come directly from God are...

Ghana Elections 2016

We May Review CHRAJ Boss Appointment – NPP

The incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has indicated it may review the recent appointments of the new heads...

Politics

Mon & Tue Declared Public Holidays

President John Dramani Mahama has by Executive Instrument declared Tuesday, December 27 and Monday, January 2 as public...

International

Coca Cola Buys African Bottling From AB InBev For $3.15 Billion

Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI. BR) has agreed to sell its majority stake in Africa's largest Coke bottler to the Coca Cola...

Opinion

7 Reasons Why Your Digital Presence Sucks (Infographic)

Disclaimer: "The views expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily...

Opinion

Asante Kotoko But Why Nzima And Jamaica Kotoko?

Kotoko is (a) the Twi word for porcupine. The porcupine is an animal (a rodent) with very sharp quills and this gives...

Opinion

Asante Kotoko But Why Nzima And Jamaica Kotoko?

Kotoko is (a) the Twi word for porcupine. The porcupine is an animal (a rodent) with very sharp quills and this gives...

International

Defiant Gambian President Refuses To Step Aside

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has reiterated he won't step down despite losing the December 1 election, as West...

International

African Island Nation Sao Tome Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan

The government of Sao Tome and Principe has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan, officials said. China welcomed the...

International

Ivorian Ruling Party Wins Absolute Majority In Parliament With 167 Seats

Ivory Coast’s ruling coalition party has won 167 parliamentary seats out of 254 in the country’s legislative...

International

Facebook, Google, Twitter Accused of Enabling ISIS

The families of three victims from the Orlando nightclub shooting filed a lawsuit on Monday against Twitter, Facebook...

International

Dick Van Dyke ‘joins Poppins Sequel’

Dick Van Dyke, who starred in the original Mary Poppins film, has confirmed he will appear in the movie's upcoming...

International

Manhunt For Berlin Truck Killer

The attack is similar to one in Nice, France, in July. German authorities released a man and intensified their manhunt...

International

Trump Strikes Back At Bill Clinton

President-elect Donald Trump mocked Bill Clinton on Tuesday after the former president said Trump "doesn't know much"...

International

Obama Bans Arctic Drilling

Looking to cement his environmental record, President Barack Obama took new action Tuesday barring offshore drilling in...

International

We Inspired Berlin Attack

ISIS and a branch of al Qaeda have encouraged their followers to use vehicles to stage attacks. German authorities...

International

Everton Hopeful Over New Lukaku Deal

Lukaku's agent is understood to be in line to meet with Everton's major shareholder Farhad Moshiri. His current...

International

Nike’s Basketball Business Leads Profit Rebound

Nike has released new lines such as the Jordan 31 and Kobe A. D Nike, the world's leading sportswear manufacturer, has...

International

VW In Another US Emissions Scandal Deal

Volkswagen has struck a deal with the US authorities over some 80,000 VW, Audi and Porsche cars with 3-litre diesel...