AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlood Disaster in Abidjan: Ivory Coast’s government says “particularly heavy” rains have killed at least 59 people since mid-May, with the worst toll in Abidjan’s Attécoubé (about 20 deaths). Officials warn the number could rise as searches continue, and they blame part of the tragedy on residents returning to previously cleared flood-risk sites. Regional Rain Crisis: Across West Africa, flooding linked to torrential downpours has also hit Ghana and Benin, with Ghana reporting at least 12 deaths in Accra after record rainfall. Relief Funding & Safety Orders: In Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama ordered 300 million cedis for emergency response and urged coordinated rescue efforts; in Abidjan, authorities reiterate evacuation and safety compliance. Food Security & Logistics: The floods are disrupting fresh produce supply chains and farm access, adding pressure to already strained rural livelihoods.
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