Flooding in Accra, Ghana: How can we help the victims

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:25:00 +0200ghanaweb (en)

On Wednesday June 3, 2015 Accra was submerged after a torrential rain which left in its wake a disaster of unprecedented proportion. Many parts of the capital including, Alajo, Adabraka, Awoshie, Tesano Dzorwulu were badly hit with lots of properties and human lives destroyed. However this tragedy should not be a surprise to the Ghana government.

Accra’s flood and fire disaster-Our lack of value for human life ‘sucks’

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:27:00 +0200ghanaweb (en)

Opoku Gakpo Writes: Accra’s flood and fire disaster-Our lack of value for human life ‘sucks’ It started off as one of those wet, rainy, cold evenings that would usually usher in an exciting and chilly, good-sleep inspiring night. But that was not meant to be.

Chamber of Commerce bemoans flood victims

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:58:00 +0200vibeghana (en)

The National Executives and Staff of Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), have expressed sympathy to the families and member firms and partners of the Chamber who were affected by the flood disaster. The Chamber said the unfortunate June 3 disaster, has resulted in the loss of property, injury and death of loved ones.

Natural Disaster is caused by Climate Change

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:54:00 +0200ghanaweb (en)

In 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with major diesel engine power manufacturers (Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, and others), and the California Air Research Board (ARB) collaborated to release a structured plan aimed at reducing the amount of diesel engine emissions.

Chamber of Commerce bemoans flood victims

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:54:00 +0200ghanaweb (en)

The National Executives and Staff of Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), have expressed sympathy to the families and member firms and partners of the Chamber who were affected by the flood disaster. The Chamber said the unfortunate June 3 disaster, has resulted in the loss of property, injury and death of loved ones.

Floods: We’ve all failed – Joyce Aryee

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:54:00 +0200ghanaweb (en)

General News of Thursday, 11 June 2015. Source: Starrfmonline.com Floods: We’ve all failed – Joyce Aryee. Everyone in Ghana has failed when it comes to proper planning to save the country from devastating natural disasters, a former local government minister has pointed out.

Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry bemoans flood disaster

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:53:00 +0200myjoyonline (en)

The National Executives and Staff of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry wish to sympathise with all families and companies, especially member firms and partners of the Chamber who might have been affected by the unfortunate disaster caused by the recent flood.

Ghana: 10.000 personnes innondées

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:36:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Près de 10.000 personnes ont été affectées par les inondations et l'incendie qui a fait plus de 150 morts la semaine dernière dans la capitale ghanéenne Accra , a indiqué la Croix-Rouge aujourd'hui, au premier des trois jours de deuil national décrété par le gouvernement.

Only God not gov't can save us – BLC mourns with flood, fire victims

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 18:28:00 +0200myjoyonline (en)

Bettering Lives for Christ, a non-governmental organisation has sent its condolences to victims and families of those who lost their lives in Wednesday’s flood and fire disaster at the GOIL petrol station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle. The organisation says it “mourns with the bereaved families and stands....

Au Ghana, plusieurs morts dans l'incendie d'une station-service

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:55:00 +0200africatime (fr)

Des secouristes sont à pied d'oeuvre à Accra au Ghana pour porter de l'assistance aux victimes de l'explosion suivie d'un incendie survenue dans une station-service en centre-ville. L'incident, qui a couté la vie à près de cent personnes, est survenu suite à des innondations provoquées par des pluies torrentielles.