Edmond Moukala

Also known as: Mr. Moukala · H.E. Edmond Moukala · Mr Edmond Moukala

2026-05-152026-11-03

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November 2026
2 NovJoy Online
… The Head of UNESCO’s Accra Office, Mr Edmond Moukala, reinforced the importance of treating audiovisual materials as essential national assets rather than obsolete recordings occupying space in institutional archives. …
Ghana’s film heritage takes centre stage at UniMAC-IFT commemoration
October 2026
27 OctJoy Online
… Edmond Moukala, is expected to deliver the keynote address, while Hesse will attend as special guest of honour. …
Chris Hesse’s film legacy takes centre stage at UniMAC-IFT
August 2026
21 AugJoy Online
… Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko; the UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Edmond Moukala, and also featured a panel discussion. …
Journalism must prioritise public interest over attention — Kwesi Pratt
19 AugJoy Online
A free and independent press is a necessity for nation-building and not a luxury afforded by democracy, UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Edmond Moukala, has said. …
GJA@77: Free press necessity for nation-building, not luxury – UNESCO Representative
5 AugJoy Online
… Speaking at the event, UNESCO’s Country Representative to Ghana, Edmond Moukala, commended GETFund for its continued investment in education. …
GETFund, UNESCO partner to strengthen AI and digital skills in Ghana’s TVET sector
July 2026
27 JulDaily Guide
… Edmond Moukala, the Head of Education Programme at UNESCO Ghana, Mr. Prosper Nyavor, commended UHAS for placing cultural diversity at the centre of its internationalisation agenda. …
UHAS Celebrates Cultural Diversity, Strengthens Global Academic Partnerships
June 2026
17 JunThe Chronicle
… From importing solutions to producing them The Head of Office and Country Representative for UNESCO in Ghana, Edmond Moukala, described the Fund as a vehicle for Ghana’s “intellectual independence.” He argued that for nations to achieve genuine sovereignty in the modern era, they …
Mahama Launches GH¢100m National Research Fund
11 JunJoy Online
… Rune Skinnebach, the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, and Edmond Moukala, the UNESCO Representative in Ghana, highlighted the importance of investing in culture, as it creates employment and economic opportunities. …
Veep urges collaboration to unlock economic potential of culture, creative industry
9 JunDaily Guide
… Also speaking at the event, the Head of the UNESCO Office in Accra, Edmond Moukala, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom worldwide. …
‘Free Speech Must Be Protected’
May 2026
15 MayJoy Online
… Edmond Moukala, described art as not merely an object of admiration, but an expression of history that challenged assumptions and imagined the future. …
Manhyia Palace Museum honours Ghanaian, international creative arts personalities

Culture

Ghana prioritizes film archive digitization and audiovisual heritage preservation

The News

Ghana's efforts to digitize historical film archives, preserve audiovisual collections, and restore film infrastructure were examined at a World Day for Audiovisual Heritage commemoration at UniMAC-IFT in Accra. The event highlighted urgent challenges including the preservation of approximately 3,000 cans of historical film materials, the disappearance of film-processing equipment, and the uncertain future of historic cinema facilities.

18 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Ghana prioritizes film archive digitization and audiovisual heritage preservation
Ghana's efforts to digitize historical film archives, preserve audiovisual collections, and restore film infrastructure were examined at a World Day for Audiovisual Heritage commemoration at UniMAC-IFT in Accra. The event highlighted urgent challenges including the preservation of approximately 3,000 cans of historical film materials, the disappearance of film-processing equipment, and the uncertain future of historic cinema facilities.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

UniMAC-IFT screens historic Ghana independence footage October 30
UniMAC-IFT will screen historic films documenting Ghana's independence and early nationhood on 30 October, marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage and honouring veteran cinematographer Rev. Dr Chris Hesse's work preserving the country's audiovisual heritage, including footage of Kwame Nkrumah's era.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Journalism must serve public interest, not attention-seeking
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Free press is necessity for nation-building, not luxury
At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, UNESCO's representative to Ghana stated that a free and independent press is essential—not optional—for nation-building and democracy. He highlighted the media's historical role in Ghana's independence struggle, democratic consolidation, election monitoring, corruption exposure, and accountability of public officials.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

GETFund and UNESCO sign partnership to strengthen digital AI skills in TVET
The Ghana Education Trust Fund and UNESCO have signed a Letter of Intent to develop digital and artificial intelligence competencies across Ghana's Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with skills for a technology-driven economy.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

UHAS marks 4th International Day, celebrates cultural diversity
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 17 June

Ghana launches GH¢100m National Research Fund for innovation
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Ghana National Research Fund, a GH¢100 million initiative intended to transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions that drive economic growth and create jobs. The President stressed that research must become central to Ghana's economic growth, social progress and competitiveness, supporting industrialisation efforts in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and digital transformation.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 11 June

Vice President calls for stakeholder collaboration on culture, creative industry
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

U.S. envoy urges protection of unpopular speech in Ghana
The U.S. Embassy Press Attaché Matthew Asada called for the protection of free speech at Ghana's World Press Freedom Day event, emphasizing that democratic societies must uphold expression even when opinions are unpopular. He cited Ghana's 39th position in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index and warned of emerging threats including disinformation and broadly defined "false news" laws, noting that Ghana recorded 14 arrests related to false news and offensive speech within less than 16 months.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 15 May

Manhyia Palace Museum honours eight creative arts figures
The Manhyia Palace Museum has honoured five Ghanaian and three foreign creative arts personalities for their contributions to the arts sector at the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, held in Kumasi. The awardees received plaques from the Asantehene and his wife, along with branded ICT diaries from Justice and Repair.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →