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Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana
Heavy rainfall has led to sometimes deadly flooding in several West African coastal countries, including the Ivory Coast, Ghana and Benin, local authorities reported on Wednesday. The post Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana appeared first on Vanguard News.
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teleSUR English
· Jul 2, 2026
Ivory Coast, Ghana Report Over 70 Deaths Amid Torrential Rains
Intense torrential rains in West Africa have caused more than 70 fatalities in Ivory Coast and Ghana, primarily affecting the capitals Abidjan and Accra at the onset of the winter season. Intense torrential rains recorded over the past few days in West Africa have resulted in the deaths of 59 people in Ivory Coast and []
The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential rain in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast have left at least 24 people dead, authorities said Tuesday, as emergency workers continued to pull hundreds of stranded residents from submerged buildings. Entire buildings and roads were submerged in Accra on Monday, cutting off access to several areas of the Ghanian capital and in the neighboring city of Tema. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead in Ghana, inclu
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 8, 2026
A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster
On Monday, June 29, 2026, Ghana, particularly the Greater Accra Region and parts of southern Ghana, experienced one of the most devastating rainstorms in recent years. What began as a heavy downpour quickly turned into a national tragedy, leaving behind a trail of destruction that has disrupted thousands of lives and livelihoods. Families watched helplessly The post A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Éboulement meurtrier à Abidjan : ce que l’on sait du décès de 6 membres d’une famille guinéenne
Six (6) guinéens ont perdu la vie suite à un glissement de terrain qui a enseveli plusieurs habitations au quartier Mossikro, dans la commune d’Attécoubé, à Abidjan. Le drame s’est produit le lundi, 29 juin 2026, après des pluies diluviennes. Les victimes sont Amadou Diallo, âgé de 40 ans ; son épouse, Binta Diallo enceinte [] The post Éboulement meurtrier à Abidjan : ce que l’on sait du décès de 6 membres d’une famille guinéenne first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Guinee news
· Jul 2, 2026
Drame en Côte d’Ivoire : une famille guinéenne décimée dans un éboulement à Abidjan
La communauté guinéenne vivant en Côte d’Ivoire est de nouveau endeuillée. Six ressortissants guinéens, dont cinq membres d’une même famille, ont perdu la vie à la suite d’un éboulement survenu le lundi 29 juin 2026 dans la commune d’Attécoubé, à Abidjan. L’information a été rendue publique par l’ambassade de Guinée en Côte d’Ivoire. Selon la []
Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
Residents take refuge on rooftops as flooding hits Ghana
Heavy rainfall flooded parts of Accra, Ghana, including the Alajo neighborhood, on June 29, submerging homes, roads and vehicles. #Ghana #Flood #Flooding #Accra #Climate
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Related coverage for "Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana": teleSUR English — Ivory Coast, Ghana Report Over 70 Deaths Amid Torrential Rains. The korea Herald News — Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead. Ghanaian Times — A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster. Guineematin.com — Éboulement meurtrier à Abidjan : ce que l’on sait du décès de 6 membres d’une famille guinéenne. Guinee news — Drame en Côte d’Ivoire : une famille guinéenne décimée dans un éboulement à Abidjan. Reuters — Residents take refuge on rooftops as flooding hits Ghana