Photos: Accra's Melcom Department Store Collapses

The six-storey shopping center in the Ghanaian capital, Accra which opened earlier this year crashed down early Wednesday, killing at least three people and leaving over 50 people trapped in the rubble.

As at yesterday evening, more than 40 people have been pulled out alive.

PHOTONEWS: Final Burial Rites For Late President John Atta Mills

The funeral of Ghanaian President John Atta Mills, who died suddenly in July 28th, was buried today in Accra, Ghana. 16 African Heads of State, including president Jonathan, attended the burial. May his soul rest in peace...Amen!

Photos: Ghana Commences 3-Day Funeral Rites of Late President Mills

The funeral festivities of late Ghanaian President John Evans Atta-Mills commenced yesterday, August 9th in Accra. The nation prepares to mourn and celebrate the life of the late president with an elaborate three-day ceremony which will culminate in his final  burial on Friday.

Mr. Mills died aged 68 last month, after a quiet battle against throat cancer. He had been expected to run for a second term in office in December.

The casket, draped in the national colours of red, gold and green was carried by members of the Air Force and placed in a hearse brimming with flowers. It is also headed for Accra’s state house for public viewing, ahead of Friday’s burial at a park adjacent to the city’s main landmark, Independence Square.

Up to 15 regional leaders, as well as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, President Yayi Boni of Benin and Ivory Coast’s leader, Alassane Ouattara are expected to attend the funeral service on Friday.

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