West Africa Floods Kill More Than 70 Across Five Countries. The Drainage Was Built for a Different City. AFRICAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL by panafricantv - July 9, 2026July 9, 20260 By Victoria Wilson | Adabraka is among the communities in Accra’s Odaw River basin that flood with every major rainfall. The June 29 event displaced nearly 48,000 residents across greater Accra. Photo: ModernGhana Flooding has killed more than 70 people across five West African countries since the rainy season began in, as cities from Accra to Abidjan and Lomé faced some of the heaviest rainfall recorded in recent years. Côte d’Ivoire has recorded at least 59 deaths, the majority in Abidjan. Ghana has confirmed at least 12 following catastrophic floods on June 29th, with seven people still missing. Togo has recorded at least five. Benin and Nigeria have also been affected. The flooding has struck coastal communities with what regional observers
Namibia’s President Visits China For Talks On Minerals, Green Hydrogen, And Manufacturing AFRICAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 8, 2026July 8, 20260 Victoria Wilson Photo: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (CC BY 2.0) Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in China for a state visit focused on deepening cooperation in critical minerals processing, green hydrogen, and manufacturing investment, the two governments said. The visit, which began July 5, runs through July 11 and is Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first trip to China since she was inaugurated in March 2025. It follows a ministerial meeting in Beijing in April at which both sides agreed to advance cooperation across energy, minerals, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology. Nandi-Ndaitwah is scheduled to hold formal talks with President Xi Jinping, who will host a welcome ceremony and state banquet in her honour in Beijing later this week. She will also meet separately with Premier Li
Zoomlion Ghana Wins Two Major Awards at HESS Awards 2026 For Waste Management Excellence AFRICAN NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 8, 2026July 8, 20260 Zoomlion Ghana Ltd has been recognized with two prestigious awards at the 8th Edition of the Health, Environment, Safety & Security (HESS) Awards 2026. The company received the Waste Management & Recycling Facility Excellence Award 2026 and the Waste Management Innovation Award 2026, highlighting its leadership in delivering safe, responsible, and innovative waste management solutions across Ghana. The awards ceremony was held in Accra under the theme “Beyond Compliance: Building Resilient Organizations Through Integrated HESS Excellence.” Representing Zoomlion were Mr. Emil Amoah (Operations Manager), Mrs. Ruth Juwena Bentie (People and Culture Manager, Performance Management), Mrs. Kesha Owooh (Health & Safety Officer), and Ms. Mary Agyepomah-Kissi (Corporate Affairs Officer). The delegation joined other industry leaders, dignitaries, and award-winning organizations at the event. The
Chereponi Water Crisis:Polluted Water In The Rainy Season, No Water In The Dry Season LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - July 6, 2026July 6, 20260 By Braimah Abdul MajeedNorthern Ghana Correspondent Residents of the Chereponi District continue to face a severe and persistent water crisis that leaves communities struggling with polluted water during the rainy season and total scarcity during the dry season. Although water sources become available during rainfall, most streams, dams and surface water bodies become heavily contaminated and unsafe for human consumption. In the dry season, many of these sources dry up completely, leaving residents with limited access to safe drinking water. The situation has forced many households to depend on unsafe water for drinking, cooking, bathing and other domestic activities, exposing them to serious health risks. Inusah Keta, a resident of Chombosu, described the situation as unbearable, noting that the shortage becomes so severe during
Finance Ministry Credits GH¢350 Million To Flood Relief And Mitigation Accounts LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - July 5, 2026July 5, 20260 The Ministry of Finance has credited the designated National Disaster Management Committee accounts with GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to finance emergency flood relief and mitigation measures following severe flooding that has affected parts of the country.The transfer follows President John Dramani Mahama's directive to the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to mobilise resources from the Contingency Fund to support immediate relief efforts and strengthen flood mitigation measures.In line with Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution, the Finance Minister first secured parliamentary approval through the Finance Committee for the withdrawal from the Contingency Fund.Following Parliament's approval, the Minister for Finance authorised the Controller and Accountant-General to release and transfer GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to the National
“The National Cadet Corps Is Preparing Responsible Citizens” – Vice President LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - July 3, 2026July 3, 20260 Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has described the National Cadet Corps as a vital institution in shaping responsible citizens, saying its contribution to patriotism, discipline and leadership development remains critical to Ghana’s future. Addressing thousands of cadets during the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Parade at Black Star Square on Thursday, the Vice President said the Corps plays a unique role in preparing young people for national service and responsible citizenship. “The National Cadet Corps plays an important role in this endeavour. It helps prepare young people to become responsible citizens. It also provides a platform that can guide many of them away from many social challenges,” she stated. She stressed that Ghana’s progress depends not only on economic development but also
Vice President Extends Condolences To Flood-Affected Families At Republic Day Parade LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - July 3, 2026July 3, 20260 Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has extended condolences to families who lost loved ones in the recent floods, urging Ghanaians to support measures aimed at preventing future disasters and reducing their impact. Addressing the Republic Day Parade of the National Cadet Corps at Black Star Square on Thursday, the Vice President described the floods as a painful national tragedy and called for greater public cooperation with interventions designed to mitigate the effects of such disasters. She made the remarks before delivering her address as Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer at the parade, which brought together more than 10,000 cadets from across the country to commemorate Ghana’s 66th Republic Day. The Vice President also praised the National Cadet Corps for its contribution
Ruto Signed Kenya’s Finance Bill. Then His Forces Disappeared Six Who Protested. AFRICAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 3, 2026July 3, 20260 By Victoria Wilson | Photo: Capital FM Kenya / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Ruto signed Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 into law on June 23. Two days later, six people were arrested on live television outside the Kenyan Parliament building. Two days after that, they were found dumped on the roadsides of Nairobi, on Lang’ata Road and on Ngong Road. Their names are Boniface Mulinge Muteti, Elisha Ochieng Alam, Collins Otieno, Fredrick Ojiro, Christine Alubengo, and Michael Ngige. For forty-eight hours, their relatives and lawyers could not find them. Police stations across Nairobi denied holding them. Human rights monitors searched. When the six resurfaced, they reported to investigators: after the police truck departed, more than ten armed men in civilian clothes had intercepted
Ghana Condemns Killing Of Citizen In South Africa, Demands Justice And Accountability AFRICAN NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - July 2, 2026July 3, 20260 By Makiza Micheline Latifa The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during anti-immigrant demonstrations, describing the incident as a senseless act of xenophobic violence and demanding swift justice. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 40-year-old Bashiru Isak was fatally shot in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Monday, June 30, during demonstrations linked to ongoing xenophobic attacks. Expressing profound shock and sadness, the Ministry condemned the killing and urged South African authorities to carry out a full, transparent and expedited investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. According to the Ministry, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has formally lodged Ghana’s protest with South Africa’s Department of International
Government To Mainstream Agroecological Practices Under Feed Ghana Programme AFRICAN NEWS NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 2, 2026July 2, 20260 The Government of Ghana will mainstream agroecological practices under its flagship Feed Ghana Programme to strengthen food security and promote sustainable food systems, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced. The policy direction was outlined in a keynote address delivered on the Vice President’s behalf by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, at the opening of the CIRAWA International Conference on Agroecology and Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa in Accra. Mr. Segbefia also officially declared the conference open on behalf of the Vice President. The conference, organised under the CIRAWA (Agroecological Solutions for Resilient Farming in West Africa) initiative, has brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, farmers, civil society organisations and