Welcome to
IAEM Africa
Welcome to IAEM Africa—where innovation meets empowerment! Our mission is to transform the continent by fostering excellence in emergency management and disaster resilience. Join a vibrant community of leaders, practitioners, and visionaries dedicated to building a safer, more sustainable future. Together, we can harness the power of knowledge and collaboration to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Explore our resources, events, and initiatives to discover how you can be part of this impactful movement!
Susan Agada. PhD, MDEM., President IAEM Africa- Welcome Speech
Raising of the IAEM Africa Flag
Abuja, Nigeria 2024
The IAEM flag was raised on African soil for the first time at the IAEM Africa Inaugural Symposium in Abuja, Nigeria. It marks a powerful and historic moment, symbolizing the dawn of a new era in disaster and emergency management across the continent, uniting leaders, professionals, and communities in a shared mission to safeguard Africa’s future. This flag represents hope, resilience, and the collective strength of a growing network dedicated to saving lives and building safer, more prepared nations. Together, we rise to face the challenges ahead with a commitment to transform the face of emergency management in Africa – click here for more images from the Symposium.
Farmlands destroyed by flooding in Borno community. Photo: Usman Abba Zanna/HumAngle.
Food Insecurity: Number of hungry people in Nigeria to rise to 7 million
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