{
  "id": 54414,
  "title": "ECOWAS donates $250,000 to support Ghana flood victims – Ablakwa reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/ecowas-donates-250-000-to-support-ghana-flood-victims-ablakwa-reveals",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-02T18:34:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ecowas-donates-250000-to-support-ghana-flood-victims-ablakwa-reveals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged financial assistance of US$250,000 (approximately GH¢3 million) to aid victims of Ghana's recent catastrophic floods, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Ablakwa confirmed the decision on Facebook, expressing his gratitude for ECOWAS's solidarity and African compassion. The ministry has officially received notification of the donation, which will be transferred to the relevant authorities once received. The devastating floods have displaced numerous residents, destroyed property, and left many families in urgent need of humanitarian support. ECOWAS's contribution is anticipated to bolster ongoing relief initiatives for the affected communities in Ghana.",
  "summary": "Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a donation of US$250,000 (about GH¢3 million) to support victims of Ghana's recent devastating floods.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}