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<p>How peaceful is the world? The 2021 Global Peace Index has dropped by 0.06 per cent, making this the 9th time that global peace has deteriorated. The index by the Institute for economics and peace says the economic impact of violence cost the global economy $14.96 trillion . Joining CNBC Africa for more  is Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa at the Institute for Economics and Peace.</p>


IEP: Here’s how much violence

IEP: Here’s how much violence, terrorism cost SSA economies in the past year

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<p>Global peace is on the brink of collapse in the wake of the civil unrest protests in America, as well as the risk of Covid-19 potentially threatening socio-economic developments in countries and creating humanitarian crisis and unrest amongst citizens. This is according to the 2020 Global Peace Index and joining CNBC Africa for more is Serge Stroobants, Director for the Europe &#038; MENA Region from the Institute for Economics &#038; Peace.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic threatens global peace

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<p>According to the United Nations, nearly 132 million people in 42 countries on the globe are facing humanitarian crisis. The Institute for Economics and Peace published its annual Global Peace Index. Global peacefulness is on the rise but this is not the case for Africa&#8217;s Sub-Saharan region. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Serge Stroobants, Director for the Europe &#038; MENA Region from the Institute for Economics &#038; Peace.</p>


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