The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Sub-regional Offices for Eastern (SRO-EA) and Southern Africa (SRO-SA) opened a three-day…
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Is Ethiopia’s Miicrofinance Sector Ready for Next Wave of Growth?
By Africa Risk Control East Africa Desk – Ethiopia’s microfinance sector has grown into a vital pillar of financial inclusion,…
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Nigeria’s Fintech: Why Global Investors Are Betting on Africa’s Digital Finance Hub
By Africa Risk Control West Africa Desk- Nigeria has emerged as the undisputed leader of Africa’s financial technology (fintech) revolution.…
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Rwanda launches maize, soybean value chains initiative
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), cooperatives, private sector partners and development organizations…
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Ethiopia’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector: How it stacks up in Africa
By Africa Risk Control Team – Ethiopia is a rare tourism proposition: deep history, diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes and a…
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IFC introduces program to support small businesses in Ethiopia
With a focus on women entrepreneurs and in rural areas, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a loan to…
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WHO Updates Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) updates disease outbreak news on Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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New Report Calls for Bold Action to Avert Food Crisis in Africa
Africa’s ability to feed its people is under severe strain, with nearly 300 million already undernourished and population growth set…
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Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kinshasa, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, celebrates the 50th Anniversary…
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Ethiopia’s Fintech Landscape 2025: Key Trends
By Yanet Fantaye – Ethiopia’s fintech market has shifted from a handful of domestic experiments to a broad, fast-growing payments…
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South Africa’s Rail Reforms to Bolster Mineral Trade
South Africa is revamping its rail logistics infrastructure and services through strategic investments and partnerships to enhance mineral distribution across…
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Ethiopia’s Minerals: A High-Potential Frontier for Global Investors
By AfricaRiskControl Team – Ethiopia is emerging as a compelling destination for global mining investors, offering a wealth of untapped…
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Ethiopia Trade & Commerce Sector: Investment Insight 2025
By AfricaRiskControl Team – Ethiopia, with a population exceeding 125 million and a rapidly urbanizing society, is emerging as a…
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Service sector recovery to drive Mozambique economy in 2025
For 2025, GDP growth is projected to reach 2.5 percent as economic activity picks up, especially in the second half…
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