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Côte d'Ivoire Floods Kill Dozens as West Africa Endures Torrential Rains

Updated 2026-07-02 11:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Côte d’Ivoire, killing 59 people. The disaster has also affected neighboring countries including Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Nigeria, raising concerns about the toll as the rainy season continues.

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Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains

Authorities say rainy season deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods also 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 re

2026-07-02 11:01 UTC