The burden of CCHF and RVF diseases in Africa

The CCHF virus is transmitted to humans through ticks and infected livestock, and it can lead to severe viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. Many countries across different regions of Africa are at high risk, and 20 countries have reported CCHF cases. On average, about 1000 human cases are reported each year, with a case fatality rate (CFR) ranging from 5 to 80%.

Maseru, Lesotho – 22 August 2025 – The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group today issued a US$2,767,958 insurance payout to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, following the activation of its sovereign drought insurance policy for the 2024/25 agricultural season.

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Contributing to Digital Transformation in Zambia’s Disaster Preparedness and Response

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Lilongwe, Malawi – 25 July 2025: Today, the Government of the Republic of Malawi has received an insurance payout from the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group to the sum of USD $3,376,783, following a drought that affected the 2024/2025 agricultural season. This marks another significant step in the country’s proactive efforts to manage climate-related risks and protect vulnerable communities. 

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The African Risk Capacity prepares for its Fifteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Kigali, Rwanda from 28- 29 April 2025 

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Zimbabwe Deposits ARC Ratification Instrument

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – March 25, 2025

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The ARC Group makes climate insurance payouts to the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Start Network to assist people affected by drought

Nairobi, Kenya – 21 March 2025

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The African Risk Capacity meets with Parliamentarians to advance matters of gender equality in disaster response

19 November 2024: The recent parliamentary briefing with Zambian Members of Parliament provided a valuable opportunity to engage this crucial stakeholder group on the importance of promoting gender equality in Disaster Risk Management.

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ARC, in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe, meet with traditional leaders in Dotito, Mount Darwin to assess progress made in gender mainstreaming in DRM

This week, as part of a follow-up mission on the ARC Gender Action Plan for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in Mount Darwin, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, the ARC collaborated with various government ministries to engage with traditional and religious leaders in the district.