9th African Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9)

Niël Terblanché Governments, regional, and civil society organizations from across Africa are set to gather in Windhoek for the 9th African Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9) and the 8th High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction. According to a statement released by the United Nations the conference set down for 22 to 24 October, comes at a time when Africa faces escalating natural disasters, including persistent droughts, extreme flooding, and intensifying cyclones. Under the theme "The Resilient Africa We Want," the forum aims to chart a new course for the continent, tackling these shared challenges head-on by focusing on…