Event Brief
Oct 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Study finds fastest gains in African disaster resilience
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
The World Risk Poll found that disaster resilience improved faster in Africa than elsewhere, with North Africa gaining five points and Southern Africa four. The poll surveyed 143,000 people in 140 countries. It also found that 220 million people affected by disasters in the past five years received no warning.
WHO: The World Risk Poll
WHAT: The World Risk Poll found that Africa recorded the world's fastest gains in disaster resilience.
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: The gains were driven by expanding internet access and household preparedness.
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