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Dumelo’s Shocking Campus Giveaway

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INDIVIDUAL ANALYSIS   1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message? The photo shows John Dumelo and others standing next to stacks of rice bags, clearly visualizing the donation described in the headline. His presence, along with the food items and formal setting, directly supports the headline’s claim about a rice donation to the University of Ghana. 2. What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy?) The presence of food packages and a calm, cooperative group suggests an act of kindness and support. It shows people coming together to help students, which triggers a positive emotional response rooted in compassion and community welfare. There’s no sense of urgency or controversy—the mood is organized and hopeful. 3. Is the image manipulated or biased? (Does it frame the story in a particular way? The photo looks natural and straightforward. It shows the donor, recipients, and the donated rice clearly, without dramatic an...

Image Dulls Policy Significance

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INDIVIDUAL ANALYSIS   1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message? No, the image doesn’t visually reflect the headline’s focus on healthcare or Parliament. It shows a smiling individual without context, making the link to the Medical Trust Fund Bill unclear. 2. What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy?) The image evokes a sense of calm and positivity due to the subject’s smile and neutral background. It does not create urgency, sympathy, or controversy — which contrasts with the potentially serious and impactful nature of a national health fund 3. Is the image manipulated or biased? (Does it frame the story in a particular way?) No obvious manipulation is present, but the image subtly frames the story around an individual, possibly implying personal credit or influence. This can create a bias by spotlighting one person over the broader institutional action (Parliament as a whole). 4. How does composition affect sto...

Trade in Focus, Diplomacy Out of Frame

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 1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message? Yes, the image does accurately represent the headline’s message to some extent. The image shows a busy port with shipping containers, cranes, and trucks, which are strong symbols of international trade and global commerce. This reflects the context of trade negotiations and agreements among the US, EU, and Japan. However, the image does not visually show the people or the diplomatic aspect—such as Trump, EU leaders, or Japanese officials—which are central to the "agreement" mentioned in the headline. So while it captures trade activity, it doesn’t show the politics behind it. 2. What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy?) The image evokes a sense of activity, scale, and economic importance rather than emotions like urgency, sympathy, or controversy. It gives off a feeling of industrial efficiency and the massive scope of international trade. The presence of numerous con...

INDIVIDUAL NEWS STORY ANALYSIS SHARE PROJECT BOOSTS MENSTRUAL HYGIENE IN BONGO DISTRICT

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 INDIVIDUAL NEWS ANALYSIS SHARE Project Boosts Menstrual Hygiene in Bongo District July18, 2025/ 2 minute read #UniMac IFT #IVS2025 # visual storytelling  By, Owusu Diana  IMAGE ANALYZED SOURCE:  GHANAIAN TIMES  Bongo District, July 19, 2025 - The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) component of the Sexual Health and Reproductive Education (SHARE) project, led by WaterAid Ghana, is transforming menstrual hygiene for young adolescent girls in Gowrie, a rural farming community in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region. Launched in 2024, the three-year initiative has brought significant positive changes, emphasizing environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and improved health for menstruating girls. During a recent assessment tour of the project’s impact across multiple Bongo communities, Mrs. Rebecca Akadoore, a health teacher at Gowrie-Tingre D/A Junior High School (JHS), praised WaterAid Ghana for its efforts. She highlighted that the introductio...

News headlines image analysis NEDCo cuts power to ambulance service, fire stations over debt

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 News Headline Review Questions based on the image and headline " NEDCo cuts power to ambulance service, fire stations over debt July18, 2025/ 1 minute read #UniMac IFT #IVS2025 # visual storytelling  By, Owusu Diana  IMAGE ANALYZED Source: Ghanaian Times  1. Does the image accurately represent the headline's message? Yes,   the image accurately depicts NEDCo staff actively disconnecting power, which aligns with the headline "NEDCo cuts power to ambulance service, fire stations over debt." The presence of the staff and electrical equipment reinforces the narrative of a deliberate power cut due to unpaid debts. 2. What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy?) The image likely evokes urgency due to the critical nature of ambulance and fire services, suggesting immediate risks to public safety. It may also stir controversy, as cutting power to essential services could be seen as a contentious decision, potentially sparking ...

NEWS HEADLINES IMAGE ANALYSIS SHARE PROJECT BOOSTS MENSTRUAL HYGIENE IN BONGO DISTRICT

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 News Headline Review Questions based on the image and headlines  SHARE Project Boosts Menstrual Hygiene in Bongo District July18, 2025/ 2 minute read #UniMac IFT #IVS2025 # visual storytelling  By, Owusu Diana  IMAGE ANALYZED SOURCE:  GHANAIAN TIMES  1.Yes, the image accurately represents the headline's message by depicting a person distributing menstrual hygiene products to students, aligning with the SHARE project's goal. 2.  The image evokes sympathy and a sense of support, highlighting the need for hygiene resources in the community. 3. The image does not appear manipulated or biased; it frames the story as a positive educational initiative. 4. The composition, with a central figure and engaged students, enhances storytelling by focusing on the distribution process and classroom setting. 5. The image adds depth by showing the practical implementation of the project, beyond just reinforcing the headline. 6. A different image might alter perception,...

INDIVIDUAL ANALYSIS FOR THE WEEK

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 ISRAEL DEMANDS UN SCRAP INVESTIGATION BODY FOR PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES. Israel has formally asked the United Nations Human Rights Council to close down a special group that investigates human rights issues in Palestinian areas and in Israel. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Israel's ambassador to the UN, Daniel Meron, said this investigative group, known as "The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel," is unfair and biased against Israel. Israel has often criticized this UN commission's findings, especially its reports on the actions of the Israeli military in Gaza since the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. The commission was set up in May 2021 and its work can be used as evidence for international courts like the International Criminal Court. Israel argues that the commission's purpose and the way its members work show "institutional discrimination" against Israel with...