Floods in Côte d'Ivoire kill 59 as West Africa faces heavy rains

Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, the communication minister told a cabinet meeting in Abidjan. There are fears the toll could further rise as rescue teams…

First covered Jul 2, 2026 · 4:01 AM PT · 1 article

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6h Guardian Environment Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains — Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59…

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