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Can Ghana protect its coasts from tidal waves?

Can Ghana protect its coasts from tidal waves?

Three tidal surges have left thousands displaced this year

Africa Daily · BBC World Service

November 17, 202115m 48s

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A quarter of Ghana’s population lives along its 500km coastline. But devastating tidal waves and flooding are becoming more common. There have been three this year alone. Earlier this month, the latest tidal surge left more than 4000 people displaced in the Volta region. And people are starting to demand action from the government. So, what can be done to protect coastal communities?

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Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Kojo Akoto Boateng @kojoab Dzifa Gomashie @dzifa_gomashie Professor Kwesi Appeaning Addo