Event Brief
Severe floods kill dozens across West Africa
Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Severe flooding has killed at least 59 people in Côte d'Ivoire and others in Ghana and Togo, with buildings and roads submerged in Accra.
WHO: Residents in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Togo, and Nigeria
WHAT: Severe floods inundate areas across multiple West African countries, causing deaths and widespread damage.
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 12:49 AM ET
WHERE: Ghana
WHY: Heavy rainfall during the rainy season caused deadly flooding.
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