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Africa records fastest gains in disaster resilience
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Africa records fastest gains in disaster resilience

Here’s the encouraging news: African regions have made the world’s fastest gains in disaster resilience since 2023, according to a new World Risk Poll study of more than 143,000 people in 140 countries and territories. North Africa improved by five points, while Southern Africa gained four, with internet access, household preparedness and stronger financial resilience helping drive progress. And here's the thing: these gains do not mean Africa is the most resilient continent, and serious gaps remain - only 47% of disaster-affected adults in Central and Western Africa said they received a warning. The study points to mobile phones and alerts delivered through several channels as practical ways to help more people prepare and act.
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