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Published on 07:20 GMT

Experts blame bastardisation of Lekki Master plan for re-occurring flood disasters

Lekki corridor of Lagos State has been in the news lately, particularly due to flooding, which has made a mess of the entire “exclusive quarter” of the rich. While some communities along the axis are fingering the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on 09:02 GMT

Ghana must strengthen climate negotiations to access financing — Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghana to strengthen its engagement in international climate negotiations and position itself to benefit from global climate financing. She explained that Africa continues to bear the brunt of …

Source: CNR Citi Newsroom - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Safeguarding Ghana’s women, children:

The devastating impact of the Monday, June 29, 2026 rains in Ghana, which affected the Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions, lingers on. The official NADMO record of 12, 18 and 4 deaths, respectively, is heartbreaking. Through a Women, Peace and …

Source: Graphic - Pending
Published on Jul 13, 2026

AfriSAFE commends President Mahama’s leadership in post-flood clean-up exercise

By Dominic Hlordzi AfriSAFE, a leading pan-African safety advocacy platform and organiser of the Africa Safety Congress and Awards, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership and personal participation in the ongoing National General …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Divided mandates, shared crises: Institutional intersections in Ghana’s flood management

Dr. Victor Kofi Afetorlom Doke, a Lecturer with the Faculty of Academic Affairs (FAA) at the KAIPTC Across sub-Saharan Africa, urban flooding has evolved from a seasonal hydrological event into a persistent governance crisis. In Ghana, particularly within …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Healthcare from the Sky: How Medical Drones Are Saving Lives Across Africa

Africa is embracing one of the most innovative healthcare solutions of the 21st century: medical drones. By overcoming the limitations of poor road infrastructure, long travel distances, and difficult terrain, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are …

Source: African Leadership Magazine - Pending
Published on 07:05 GMT

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Freed Oyo School Principal Recounts Ordeal in Terrorists’ Captivity

Freed Oyo school principal recounts ordeal in terrorists’ captivity Heavy rain floods parts of Lagos and disrupts movement Dangote Refinery switches from Naira to Dollar pricing for petrol sales Jaafar Jackson makes history as ‘Michael’ passes $1 billion …

Source: Y Naija - Left-wing
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Sand Music Festival forced to change venue after Lake Malawi floods wreck original plans

Organisers of the Sand Music Festival have revealed the real reason behind the delay in announcing this year’s venue – and it’s down to Mother Nature rather than anything more dramatic. Sand Music Festival to be in Mangochi this year Rising water levels on …

Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
Published on 07:58 GMT

What Is Wrong with Us? The children are not failing us. They are following us.

Ing. Professor Douglas Boateng Chartered Director (UK) • Chartered Engineer (UK) • Fellow Institute of Directors (UK) • Fellow Ghana Institution of Engineering The values we model today become the society we inherit tomorrow. The Question We Are Afraid to …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on 06:39 GMT

DUMA GQUBULE | SA’s migration debate needs facts, not fabricated numbers

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn A few days ago I decided to torture myself and watch Nigerian broadcaster Ireti Bakare-Yusuf’s interview with Jacinta …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Why Does Nigeria Keeps Killing the Goose -By Kator Ifyalem

The Guardian published a recent piece, Nigeria records more international passengers than Ghana. Yet more travellers are choosing to fly out of Accra. That single fact is not an anomaly. It is a diagnosis. Look closely enough at Nigerian sectors, aviation …

Source: Opinion Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2026

What will Africa’s story on ocean governance be? Interview with David Willima

With the High Seas Treaty in force, African proposals to designate marine protected areas in international waters are taking shape. Maritime security expert David Willima talks about why the West African marine protected area proposal is advanced and why …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2026

The Lagos floods

FOR many residents of Lagos, the past few weeks have been an ordeal. Homes have been inundated, businesses temporarily shut, vehicles stranded, children ferried to school by boats, and countless families forced to wade through floodwaters simply to go …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Jul 13, 2026

AfriSAFE commends Mahama’s post-flood drive

President John Dramani Mahama AfriSAFE, a pan-African safety advocacy platform and organiser of the Africa Safety Congress and Awards, has commended the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, for his exemplary leadership and personal participation in …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 12, 2026

A National Policy Framework for Effective Waste Management in Ghana

The Government’s warning to citizens against dumping rubbish into gutters, drains and public spaces is understandable and commendable. However, warnings and public appeals alone will not solve Ghana’s persistent sanitation problem. Keeping our communities …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jul 12, 2026

In Gambia, Salt Water Intrusion Is the Leading Edge of Climate Change

BANTANG KILLING, Gambia—In this little village in West Africa, Ebrima Nyan is watching his farmland slowly wither away. When Nyan, 47, was a teenager, the village grew all the rice it consumed, in a field alongside the Gambia River. Now that field lies dry …

Source: Inside Climate News - Left-wing
Published on 08:11 GMT

Four new cacao types just handed chocolate a lifeline

Key takeaways: Peru’s smallholder farms contain four previously unrecognised cacao lineages, expanding the known genetic map beyond the 10 established groups. Two of the new lineages share ancestry with fine-flavour cacao, offering breeders a route to …

Source: Bakery & Snacks - Neutral
Published on Jul 12, 2026

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates US$300,000 relief items for flood victims

By Edward Dankwah Accra, July 12, GNA – The Africa West Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated humanitarian relief items valued at approximately US$300,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 12, 2026

66,000 Africans die annually by drowning – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that approximately 66,000 people lose their lives to drowning annually in Africa. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, weekend, stated this in Abuja in his message to commemorate World …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 15:28 GMT

BEAVER COUNTY FLOOD PREPAREDNESS ALERT

Be Ready: Photograph and video your home, property, vehicles, and valuables for insurance documentation. Sign up for Beaver County AlertSense to receive emergency flood alerts and evacuation notices. Please share this with your family, friends, and …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 09:10 GMT

EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, announced plans for the EPW Committee to mark …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Wallbridge Reports Latest Results from 2026 Martiniere Drill Program, Mineralization Continues to Expand Along Bug Lake ...

TORONTO, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, OTCQB:WLBMF) (“Wallbridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from the final four holes completed during the Phase 1 portion of its 2026 drilling …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 00:21 GMT

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Danger

TEXAS, July 12 - July 12, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Legislative Statement Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash …

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Published on July 12, 2026 - 21:46 GMT

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Danger

July 12, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Legislative Statement Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding threats …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 19:02 GMT

Denham Law Announces Key Leadership Appointments and Continued National Expansion

Lexington, Kentucky – Denham Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of two 10-year veterans of the property insurance industry to its leadership team. Meredith Truen has joined the firm as National Director of Pre-Suit Operations, and Michael D. …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 06:53 GMT

Seven Custom Homes Navigates Austin's Toughest Lot Conditions Through Build-on-Your-Lot Program

Austin luxury builder applies geotechnical site analysis, heritage tree compliance, and AI budget tracking to build on challenging private land in Central Texas AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Texas land …

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Published on July 12, 2026 - 09:53 GMT

Reporting Missing or Found Livestock in Historic Southeast Missouri Flooding

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) –In light of the recent historic flooding in Southeast Missouri, local residents are encouraged to report missing or found livestock. To report missing or found (live or deceased) livestock, contact the Missouri Department of …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 13:27 GMT

Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point

SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South Carolina …

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Published on July 11, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

California Prepositions Firefighting Resources to Sierra County Ahead of Elevated Fire Weather

As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Sierra County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 13:44 GMT

Mat Tech Industrial Services Acquires Hook Set Transportation to Expand Gulf Coast Industrial Service Capabilities

Acquisition Strengthens Transportation, Waste Management, Environmental Services, and Specialty Rental Solutions for Industrial and Petrochemical Customers HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mat Tech Industrial …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on July 9, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Institute of the Americas Releases Sustainability Tech Assessment for LAC Municipalities

Bilingual guide offers practical, scalable technologies for climate resilience, water security, renewable energy, waste, and sustainable urban development. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of the …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 02:27 GMT

California Deploys Additional Personnel to Support Colorado Response and Recovery Efforts

California is once again answering the call to help communities in need by deploying one Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and three mass care and shelter operations specialists from …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:51 GMT

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Corinne Barbee

Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on July 7, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

Flash Inspector Addresses Escalating Fire Risk, Offering Fire Departments Path to Overcoming Manpower Shortages with AI

Resource constraints reduces critical inspection time across the country; Flash Inspector brings of advanced technology and deployment to protect communities. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flash Inspector ( …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Emergency Services ...
Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:17 GMT

Ocho Sur Backs Peru's Air Force Airdrop of Humanitarian Aid to Purus

In a historic second airdrop, Peru's Air Force delivered 1,500 kg of aid to Purús, Ucayali, backed by donations from Ocho Sur, Gloria and DAS Peru. PURUS, UCAYALI, PERU, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With support from Ocho Sur, Gloria …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

PatchMaster Expands in Rhode Island with Launch of PatchMaster Providence Under Owner Jack Ruvin

New locally owned business delivers high-quality drywall repair and interior painting services across Providence PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PatchMaster®, the nation's leading drywall repair and interior …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Governor Newsom announces $12.5 million in community emergency preparedness to help Californians get “Ready” for the ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California’s nation-leading Ready California program has invested $100 million in community preparedness since 2019. Through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Ready …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 13:24 GMT

BLZ Fire Skids Ships Electric UTV Fire Skids to Idaho to Support Wildfire Response

American-built electric UTV fire skids featuring LiFePO₄ battery technology are headed to Idaho to strengthen rapid wildfire response capabilities. ROANOKE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLZ Fire Skids has shipped several …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on July 3, 2026 - 04:19 GMT

BLUETTI Expands Clean Energy Ecosystem with New Charger 2, Targeting Off-Grid and RV Users

Ultra-Fast Dual-Port Charging Hub Delivers 400W+ Power with Smart Ecosystem Integration for RVers and Off-Grid Adventurers CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SHENZHEN, China —BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 23:28 GMT

Miami Barber Institute Supports Humanitarian Relief Efforts Following Venezuela Earthquakes

South Florida coalition mobilizes medical supplies and emergency aid for communities affected by the disaster. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As South Florida's Venezuelan-American community mobilizes to support victims …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Levelynx Launches Real-Time Flood and Low-Water Crossing Monitoring for Texas Cities and Counties

Self-contained water level sensors with cellular and satellite connectivity give counties real-time flood alerts with no power or internet at the site. FISCHER, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Levelynx, a Texas-based flood …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Driest Year on Record Raises Fire Damage Risk in the Triangle

Professional Restoration Services, a fire damage restoration company, shares what homeowners should know as the region faces one of its driest years on record. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Fourth of July …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on July 1, 2026 - 17:04 GMT

Flamelit Delivers First Contract Wins Since Acquisition, Validating the Strategy and Building Momentum for Growth

Government contracts take time. With new contracts of $640k emerging, these wins validate the Flamelit acquisition, building for scale, investment and growth. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Clean Energy, …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Tugboat Names Michael Riffle as Chief Technology Officer

The team brings on a veteran AI engineer to scale its agentic claims engine. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tugboat, the consumer insurance platform that provides property owners expert-level claim support, …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 22:32 GMT

United Restoration Urges Florida Property Owners to Prepare as 2026 Hurricane Season Opens — “It Only Takes One Storm”

With NOAA forecasting an active 2026 hurricane season, IICRC-certified United Restoration urges Florida property owners to prepare before storms hit. POMPANO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 Atlantic …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Prepared Canada Corp. Releases June 2026 Monthly Updated New Videos and Articles

Prepared Canada videos and articles provide independent analysis and commentary on current events and systemic challenges. MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prepared Canada Corp.. has released its June 2026 content …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Global Outbreak Solutions Expands Global Preparedness Through International Leadership, Partnerships, & Field Operations

New expert advisors, international partnerships, and field initiatives strengthen Global Outbreak Solutions' leadership in animal preparedness. HARRISONBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As governments around the …

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