Compare and contrast: Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence that continues to this day

The Conversation – Africa

Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history. The flooding was caused by a spillage (a deliberate release of water) from the Akosombo Dam, the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. Over 26,000 people were displaced. Click here to continue reading