 On out to news in all the parts of Africa, entire families have been left homeless in Gambia's west coast region after an overnight windstorm levelled scores of houses and claimed at least 10 lives. The heavy rains, winds and flooding also damaged utility infrastructure, live in many coastal urban areas without electricity or running water. The government estimates more than 1,500 people are now displaced and an emergency meeting has been held to assess the damage and device a response plan.