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Downpour Causes Transport Chaos in Accra, Ghana
Worldmyjoyonline7d ago

Downpour Causes Transport Chaos in Accra, Ghana

Hundreds of commuters were left stranded along the Madina-Adenta corridor in Accra, Ghana, after a severe downpour and thunderstorm caused significant traffic congestion and a shortage of commercial vehicles.

Ghana Considers SMART Tunnel to Address Accra Flooding
Culturemyjoyonline22d ago

Ghana Considers SMART Tunnel to Address Accra Flooding

Accra, Ghana, faces severe flooding during the rainy season, leading to destroyed homes and livelihoods. A proposal suggests implementing a SMART tunnel system, drawing inspiration from Kuala Lumpur, to mitigate the recurring issue.

New Heatwave Grips Europe While Other Regions Face Flooding
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New Heatwave Grips Europe While Other Regions Face Flooding

A new heatwave is settling over Europe, bringing high temperatures to several countries. Meanwhile, other regions are experiencing severe weather, with parts of Accra, Ghana, flooding after heavy downpours and various areas in Poland and Montenegro also reporting inundations.

US Trade Mission to Visit Ghana
Worldmyjoyonline1mo ago

US Trade Mission to Visit Ghana

A high-level US trade mission is scheduled to visit Accra, Ghana, from May 30 to June 6, aiming to strengthen economic ties by bringing together government officials, investors, and business leaders.

Over 300 Women Trained in Digital Trade in Accra
Businessmyjoyonline2mo ago

Over 300 Women Trained in Digital Trade in Accra

More than 300 women in Accra, Ghana, have completed training in importation and affiliate marketing through the two-day Click-to-Cargo Programme, aiming to empower them for the fast-growing digital economy.

Accra TVET Students Assemble Bicycle Locally
Technologymyjoyonline2mo ago

Accra TVET Students Assemble Bicycle Locally

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students in Accra, Ghana, have successfully assembled a bicycle, showcasing a practical application of their skills and marking a significant achievement in local skills development.

Ghana's NSAI Inaugurates Board to Advance AI and Data Science
Technologymyjoyonline3mo ago

Ghana's NSAI Inaugurates Board to Advance AI and Data Science

The Nsowah-Nuamah Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Institute (NSAI) in Accra, Ghana, has inaugurated a new governing board. The board aims to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence and data science in education, policy, and industry across the country.

Accra Floods Attributed to Human-Made Factors
Healthmyjoyonline22d ago

Accra Floods Attributed to Human-Made Factors

An article argues that the recurring floods in Accra, Ghana, are not natural disasters but rather human-made tragedies caused by systemic issues, leading to annual destruction and loss of life.

Fire Destroys Shops at Makola Market in Accra
Businessmyjoyonline23d ago

Fire Destroys Shops at Makola Market in Accra

A significant fire has swept through parts of the Makola Market in Accra, Ghana, causing extensive damage to numerous shops and destroying goods estimated to be worth tens of thousands of cedis.

Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Accra and Landslides in China
EnvironmentThe Guardianmyjoyonline1mo ago2 sources

Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Accra and Landslides in China

Heavy downpours have caused significant flooding in Kaneshie and other parts of Accra, Ghana, while slow-moving bands of heavy rain have triggered flooding and landslides in parts of China. These separate events highlight the impact of severe weather in different regions.

Media Convergence Conference Opens in Accra
Culturemyjoyonline1mo ago

Media Convergence Conference Opens in Accra

A high-level conference on media convergence has begun in Accra, Ghana, bringing together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the future of journalism in the digital age.

Accra Grapples with Persistent Flooding Crisis, Body Found
Politicsmyjoyonline8d ago

Accra Grapples with Persistent Flooding Crisis, Body Found

Accra, Ghana, is once again submerged in water, with a body found in the floods at Tetegu, highlighting the city's 66-year-long unresolved flooding crisis. Major roads across the capital were turned into rivers, trapping commuters and causing widespread disruption.

Macron Calls for Global Reparatory Justice for Colonialism and Slavery
PoliticsFrance 24die-pressemyjoyonline9d ago3 sources

Macron Calls for Global Reparatory Justice for Colonialism and Slavery

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a global effort towards reparatory justice for the legacies of colonialism and slavery, proposing an international scientific initiative and a memorial site in France. He urged the UN, AU, and UNESCO to support this push during a conference in Accra, Ghana.

Accra to Host eLearning Africa 2026 Conference
Politicsmyjoyonline29d ago

Accra to Host eLearning Africa 2026 Conference

Accra, Ghana, will host Africa’s leading conference and exhibition on digital education, training, and skills development, eLearning Africa 2026, which will focus on sovereignty, skills, and Africa’s digital future.

Extreme Heat Worsens Learning Conditions in Ghanaian Schools
Healthmyjoyonline1mo ago

Extreme Heat Worsens Learning Conditions in Ghanaian Schools

Pupils in Accra, Ghana, are struggling with extreme heat, sweat, and exhaustion in classrooms, making concentration difficult and worsening learning conditions. Exercise books are reportedly being used to fan themselves rather than for writing.

Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana
CultureThe Guardian3mo ago

Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana

Restored documentary records a historic independence day show in Accra, with electrifying performances from Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett and more This exuberant, distinctively high-minded documentary, now restored, comes from the Oscar-winning though now somewhat overlooked film-maker Denis Sanders, made just one year after his renowned 1970 film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, about Elvis Presley in Las Vegas. Soul to Soul is a record of an epic independence day concert in Accra, Ghana, in 1971,...