Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa
- Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week.
- At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.
- Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 16:44 3 min Reading time Flooding is a recurring problem in the region, where the rainy season runs from May to July.
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- Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week.
- At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.
- Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 16:44 3 min Reading time Flooding is a recurring problem in the region, where the rainy season runs from May to July.
Sources: RFI