Why Chad Matters More for Risk Than Market Size in 2026
Chad rarely appears among Africa’s largest or fastest-growing markets, yet it continues to attract sustained attention from investors, development partners, and foreign governments.
Mozambique 2026: Why Investors Are Quietly Re-Assessing Risk in Southern Africa
Mozambique rarely dominates African investment headlines, yet heading into 2026 it has become one of Southern Africa’s most consequential—and misunderstood—markets. Beneath the surface of LNG optimism, donor engagement, and infrastructure ambition lies…
Report Urges US to Restore Funding for Humanitarian Aid in Ethiopia
A new report by Refugees International urged the United States Government to restore funding for humanitarian aid in Ethiopia for activities critical to addressing sexual violence and sustaining peace mainly in Tigray…
Why Chad Is a High-Consequence Market in 2026
Chad rarely features at the center of global investment conversations, yet for a growing number of investors, contractors, and development partners, it has quietly become one of the most consequential operating environments…
Foreign Powers Match in the Red Sea: Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea Risk Equation
As global attention remains fixed on conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a quieter but potentially more consequential geopolitical realignment is unfolding along the Red Sea and East Africa corridor.
Corridor & Mobility Risk in Ethiopia: A Critical Factor for 2026 Operations
Mobility and corridor stability have become central to Ethiopia’s risk environment as the country approaches 2026. While national indicators often highlight overall improvements or challenges, Africa Risk Control’s (ARC) field intelligence repot…
Local Partner Risk Rising in Ethiopia: What Investors Must Verify in 2026
Local partner selection remains one of the most decisive factors shaping investment success in Ethiopia, yet many organizations continue to conduct only surface-level verification. As Ethiopia moves through 2026, Africa Risk Control’s…
Uganda Risk Report Released as Election Nears
As Uganda heads toward a national election next month, Africa Risk Control (ARC) has released a new country intelligence report examining how the election cycle may affect Uganda’s risk environment into 2026.
Uganda’s 2026 Elections: Investment Risks Behind the Politics
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) Team – Uganda is heading into general elections in January 2026, and for investors, the implications extend well beyond the ballot box. While major political change is…
Reparations for Africans Must Transform the Systems that Still Limit Africa’s Future
By Claver Gatete – Africa entered 2025 with a historic opportunity. For the first time, the African Union has placed reparations at the center of its continental agenda, framing it as part…
Sector Exposure in Ethiopia: Which Industries Face Rising Risk in 2026
Ethiopia’s sector landscape is evolving as the country enters 2026. While long-term fundamentals remain strong, Africa Risk Control’s (ARC) field intelligence shows that sector exposure varies far more than many investors assume.…
Ethiopia set to secure $261 million from IMF in the coming weeks
Ethiopia set to get about $261 million funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the coming weeks, says the IMF.
Five Risk Layers Investors Must Track in Ethiopia’s 2026 Landscape
Ethiopia’s 2026 operating environment is shaped by multiple layers of risk that intersect in ways many investors underestimate. While national-level indicators provide a starting point, Africa Risk Control’s (ARC) field intelligence shows…
Standard Bank set to provide $138 million to Safaricom Ethiopia
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has partnered with Safaricom Telecommunications, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, to provide funding of $138 million as part of investment towards Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP).