Ghana Roundup: Flood relief, power cuts, protests
Flood relief
Three camps are currently under development for displaced flood victims in Battor and Mepe in the North Tongu District in the Volta Region of Ghana, according to the Daily Graphic. District Chief Executive of the area, Divine Osborne Fenu told the media the intervention will provide decent places for persons affected by the Akosombo and Kpong Dam overflow to live in temporarily and ease pressure on school structures being used as safe haven.
Power cuts
Parts of Ghana have experienced power cuts in recent times over limited gas supply to one of its power stations in Tema, Accra, Citinewsroom reports. The Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) the operator of the National Interconnected Transmission System (NITS) has announced that the country should expect more of such power outages at peak times until further notice.
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Black Queens victory
Ghana’s women's national team, Black Queens have secured an impressive 3-0 win over Benin in the first leg of their second-round encounter in Cotonou to secure a spot in the third round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Qualifiers. According to 3news, the feat under the guidance of Swiss head coach, Nora Hauptle gives the Queens a bigger chance to qualify for the next round against Zambia if they emerge victorious in the upcoming second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana, Spain music collaboration
Ghanaian Afrobeat artiste Camidoh and Spanish singer-writer Nil Moliner have collaborated to produce a new song titled ‘Good Day’, Myjoyonline has reported. The song which is a blend of cultures and rhythm from both artists, dwells on the story of hope particularly in a world of challenges and crisis.
Protest
Hundreds of residents in Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana took to the streets on Friday, September 28, 2023, to protest what they say is the lack of development and neglect of the area by various governments. Poor road infrastructure, the dilapidated Essipon Sports stadium, and the absence of traffic lights are among the issues protestors want to be tackled by the government, according to 3news.
