Today in News History
On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Germany dispatches the gunboat SMS Panther to Morocco, sparking the Agadir Crisis. In 1919, Malik Dohan al-Hassan, Iraqi politician (died 2021) was born. In 1926, Mohamed Abshir Muse, Somali general (died 2017) was born. In 1940, Ela Gandhi, South African activist and politician was born. In 1946, Kojo Laing, Ghanaian novelist and poet (died 2017) was born. In 1960, Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. In 1962, Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. In 1983, A North Korean Ilyushin Il-62M jet en route to Conakry Airport in Guinea crashes into the Fouta Djallon mountains in Guinea-Bissau, killing all 23 people on board. In 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ghana Must Act Now: Accra’s flooding crisis
Accra’s heavy flooding has once again exposed a dangerous gap in Ghana’s emergency response system. Firefighters, who should be rescuers, often become spectators because they lack rescue boats, life jackets, inflatable rafts, and water‑rescue gear. Floods do not happen on dry land — yet Ghana’s fire and rescue services are equipped as if they do.
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