National emergency response agencies in Denmark have released practical guidelines helping adults communicate effectively with children during times of national or personal crisis. The initiative aims to mitigate psychological distress among youth facing uncertain circumstances.

The Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Dr. Nana Yaw Akwada, says improved early warning systems and stronger collaboration among emergency response agencies could significantly reduce the impact of flooding during Ghana’s rainy season.

The Lagos State Government announced that its emergency response agencies saved property valued at approximately ₦118 billion and rescued over 1,900 people from various emergencies in 2025, with plans to expand fire stations and acquire modern equipment.

The Ghana Navy, in collaboration with other national security and emergency response agencies, has conducted extensive rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected communities of Sogakope and Dabala, where severe flooding has displaced residents.