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10 May•4 min read
"People expect results" - Mamponghene urges gov't to deliver Green City project
Summary
A traditional leader calls for accountability on a major housing project - but will the government deliver?
The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has urged the government and SHC to deliver the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi. He emphasized the need for tangible results - but what challenges could this project face?
4d ago•4 min read
Residents count losses as heavy rains wreak havoc in Vicolis, Amamorley Estates
Summary
Discover the unfolding challenges faced by residents in Vicolis and Amamorley Estates after a night of intense rainfall.
Residents of Vicolis and Amamorley Estates in the Ga North Municipality are grappling with the aftermath of recent heavy rains. The severe weather
6 May•3 min read
Kasoa hillside residents fear erosion as climate change intensifies rainfall, experts call for urgent action
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Hillside residents in Kasoa are fearing the worst as increasingly intense rainfall threatens their homes - but what can be done?
Kasoa hillside residents are increasingly worried about soil erosion due to heavier rainfall linked to climate change - threatening homes and livelihoods. Experts are now calling for urgent action, but what could happen next?
1 Jun•4 min read
Annual disaster: Resolving accra's flooding crisis
Summary
Why does Ghana continue to experience catastrophic floods, and what structural changes are needed to break the cycle?
Accra continues to experience floods annually, resulting in deaths, displacement, and economic losses - a grimly familiar pattern. Despite past tragedies and promises, the cycle of inaction persists, raising questions about whether any lessons have been learned.
16 Apr•3 min read
'Desist from dumping refuse into water bodies'
Summary
Dumping refuse into water bodies may have consequences - and one advocate is speaking out!
An environmental advocate is concerned about waste disposal. Indiscriminate dumping into drains and water channels may have dire consequences - but what could they be?
1d ago•2 min read
Beyond the Deluge: The case for archiving floods and state responses in Ghana
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Discover how visual documentation of Ghana's floods could transform public policy and enforcement, moving beyond immediate relief to long-term
Ghana faces recurring flood disasters, yet systematic archiving of these events and state responses remains overlooked. Documenting these
4h ago•4 min read
Floods don't happen by chance; they are not entirely natural
Summary
Discover the uncomfortable truth behind Ghana's annual flooding-it's not just about the rain.
Ghana faces recurring floods during the rainy season, causing significant damage and loss. While factors like government and climate change are
2d ago•6 min read
Commuter Chaos and Submerged Streets: Torrential Rains Batter Accra and Lomé
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A westward-moving rainstorm from the Togo-Benin coast triggers severe flooding in Lomé and widespread traffic gridlock
A westward-moving rainstorm from the Togo-Benin coast triggers severe flooding in Lomé and widespread traffic gridlock for commuters across Accra.
15 Mar•3 min read
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
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Torrential rains have triggered deadly floods in Kenya - but the worst may be yet to come.
Heavy rains in Kenya have caused widespread flooding across the country. Authorities are working to provide assistance as the risk of further flooding remains - but what challenges do they face?
1d ago•4 min read
When rain redraws the Map: Accra's flooding crisis can no longer be called 'normal'
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Accra's recent deluge didn't just submerge roads; it redrew the city's flood map, raising urgent questions about urban resilience.
Accra experienced unprecedented flooding on June 29, 2026, as relentless rainfall transformed previously unaffected areas into isolated islands.
24 May•2 min read
Engineer criticises Ghana's cyclical approach to flooding
Summary
Why is a building consultant saying Ghana is stuck in a dangerous cycle regarding its handling of floods?
A building consultant has criticised Ghana's response to flooding. He says the country treats it as a seasonal issue, not a structural one - and warns that without action, the cycle will continue.
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