Civil Society

In November 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster in South Africa, following civil society advocacy. The move invokes emergency provisions under the Disaster Management Act to mobilise resources. Analysts from the Institute for Security Studies stress the need for stronger partnerships between government and NGOs to address the crisis effectively.

15. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Ethiopia's Southern region finance bureau says aid for residents affected by a landslide in Gamo Zone has been streamlined. The bureau held discussions with civil society groups on coordinating victim support.