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Foto4change presents camera, accessories to Savelugu Deaf School
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Mr Buta teaching the students to operate the camera
Foto4change Foundation a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has presented a camera, speedlite, tripod, and other accessories to the Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern Region.
A multiple award-winning photojournalist, Mr. Geoffrey Buta, who led the team to present the items said, the goal was to support and educate students of Deaf schools in the country.
According to Mr Buta, another purpose was to provide the students with the tools they needed to inform the world how powerful visual storytelling was as a tool for self-expression against issues that affected them on a societal level.
“Students will be coached by some of the leading photo professionals in the country. They will receive training, inspirational lectures as well as have their portfolios reviewed in a group session,” he added.
Mr. Buta said the mentors will share practical advice as well as their thoughts and perspectives over trends and developments in the industry.
“Part of Foto4change’s goal is also to turn these special students into world-renowned professional visual storytellers to champion future visual storytelling by giving them the tools, knowledge and opportunity to advance their careers and build on their skills he said.
After the training, the schools will participate in a national photography competition and exhibition, with prizes given to the top students.
A female student, Aisha Yakubu, expressed her joy as she operated the camera for the first time.
“This is a dream come true, as I have been yearning to become a visual storyteller,” she said.
The Headmistress of the school, Ms. Nora Naaso, commended Mr. Buta and the team for their gesture, saying it will contribute to supporting individuals with special needs.
Ms. Danaa demanded increased funding for the arts so that the young ones could experience what they were learning in a real-world setting.
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Ghana to host inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives in December 2026- Dzifa Gomashie
Ghana will host the maiden African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC) from December 9 to 12, following the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and the
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, announced this today during the Government Accountability Series in Accra.
The festival will be organized through AUDA-NEPAD’s Africa Creatives, Sports and Recreation (ACSAR) Programme.
Madam Gomashie said AFESTACC is designed to become Africa’s premier platform for culture and creativity.
According to her, the key objectives include, celebrating African excellence, showcase the richness and diversity of African arts through music, dance, theatre, film, literature, fashion, gastronomy, beauty, heritage, sports and contemporary creative expressions.
She also noted that it is geared towards building a continental platform, bring together African Union Member States, creatives, policymakers, investors, development partners, academia, the private sector, communities and the African diaspora for collaboration and cultural diplomacy.
Additionally, the Minister further noted that this will position Africa’s cultural and creative economy as a driver of development by promoting investment, tourism, entrepreneurship, innovation, skills development, industrialisation and employment, with focus on youth and women.
“Strengthening Pan-African identity, creating a lasting legacy, establish AFESTACC as a recurring AU platform that celebrates Africa’s cultural wealth while advancing Agenda 2063 through culture-led development,” she noted.
Furthermore, the Minister said the festival is expected to provide opportunities for over 20,000 Ghanaians, particularly those within the tourism, culture and creative arts ecosystem.
She noted that hosting AFESTACC aligns with government’s plan to use culture and the creative arts as tools for jobs, foreign exchange and international visibility.
The Ministry said detailed programming, host venues and participation modalities for Member States will be announced in the coming months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the murder of a 54-year-old man and the shooting of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija.
The suspects, identified as *Adams Adder Almeida and his brother *Bala Bilyon, were picked up with assistance from the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET).
The incident occurred on
August 6, 2026. Police at Weija said they received information that a man and his wife had been shot at Beach Drive Estate and needed urgent assistance.
A police team that responded to the scene found Mohammed Rahman, 54, and his wife Christiana Fosu, 53, with gunshot wounds outside their four-bedroom apartment.
The victims were rushed to *Finney Hospital, Weija. Rahman was pronounced dead on arrival. His wife was later referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where she is currently on admission and responding to treatment.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary pending autopsy.
During interrogation, suspect
Adams Adder Almeida allegedly admitted to shooting both victims.
He told police he was motivated by claims that the deceased had repeatedly described him as “lazy and useless,” a comment he said affected him mentally.
Adams subsequently led investigators to his brother’s room at Beach Drive Estate, where a pistol believed to have been used in the shooting was retrieved. Police say the weapon was concealed beneath the wall drop of Bala Bilyon’s room.
Investigations established that both brothers live together in the same room at Tuba. Bala Bilyon also works with the deceased, police added.
Adams further told investigators that the pistol was allegedly given to him by a friend named Gideon.
He led police to Gideon’s residence at Tuba, but the third suspect was not found at home. Efforts are ongoing to locate him.
Meanwhile, Bala Bilyon remains in custody and is assisting with interrogation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
