As Ethiopia approaches 2026, a new analysis by Africa Risk Control (ARC) highlights a complex landscape shaped by political realignments, persistent foreign-exchange shortages, and security tensions that vary significantly by region. The…
Africa’s oil and gas landscape is entering a decisive turning point in 2026 — one where legacy assumptions no longer match ground realities. Production is expected to hover around 7 million barrels…
Ethiopia’s business environment in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of political, economic, and security pressures that investors must assess carefully, according to new analysis released by Africa Risk Control (ARC).…
The World Health Organization (WHO) said from 1 January to 2 November 2025, a total of 20 412 suspected diphtheria cases, including 1 252 deaths (an average case fatality ratio [CFR] –…
The African Union (AU) and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership for sustainable development, peace, and prosperity in Africa during the AU–Germany Negotiations on Development Cooperation, held on…
Ethiopia is entering 2026 with a risk environment that is becoming increasingly complex for investors, development partners, and multinational corporations. According to a new analysis by Africa Risk Control (ARC), shifts in…
Saudia Group, one of the largest aviation conglomerates in the MENA region, has announced a strategic agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to equip Saudia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national flag…
Ethiopia enters 2026 at a moment of profound transformation. Political restructuring, shifting regional alliances, currency pressures, and an evolving security environment are reshaping the country’s investment climate in real time. A new…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially been earmarked as Algeria’s international partner in the country’s renewed efforts to engage with external financing, marking a key milestone in the ongoing partnership between…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Rwanda has long been celebrated as one of Africa’s most stable and reform-driven economies, known for strong governance, disciplined public investment, and an ambitious agenda to…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – It was a warm weekend night in mid-June 2025 when Khalid (not his real name), a Dubai-based gold trader, stepped into a popular nightclub in Addis…
By Africa Risk Control – Cape Verde, the small Atlantic archipelago off West Africa, continues to stand out as one of Africa’s most stable and well-governed nations. Though modest in size and…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – As Ethiopia enters 2026, the country remains a strategic market of scale and significance in the Horn of Africa. Its large domestic consumer base, expanding manufacturing…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – A growing wave of election-related unrest across Africa is casting doubt on the continent’s recent gains in stability and investment attractiveness. From Tanzania’s disputed polls to…