How disaster-ready are African countries? Study of 5 shows some progress, but also huge gaps

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Oct 13, 2025, 3:20 pm114 ptsTrending
When we hear the word "disaster" we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes—events caused by nature. But what really turns these events into disasters is how prepared we are to deal with them. A flood becomes a disaster when people do not have safe housing, early warnings or emergency support.

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