Deadly Disease Hits Eight African Countries
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] –…
AU, Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Agenda 2063
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…
Risk Landscape Shifts as Political Uncertainty Deepens in Ethiopia
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 Selects GE Aerospace GEnx-1B Engines to Power New 787 Dreamliners
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’s 2026 Outlook Hinges on Federal–Regional Power Tensions, ARC Warns
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…
African Development Bank, Algeria agree to strengthen partnership
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…
Rwanda’s Strong Growth Meets a New Set of Challenges
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…
Rising Gold Prices Deepening Conflict Risks in Ethiopia and Sudan
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…
Cape Verde’s Economic Rise: What Investors Should Know
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…
Ethiopia 2026 Country Risk Outlook: Strategic Clarity for Decision Makers
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…
Election Unrest Threatens Africa’s Investment Momentum
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…
Nigeria Policy Petroleum Industry Reforms Attract More Investments
As one of the continent’s biggest oil and gas producers, Nigeria has been realigning policy with the aim of accelerating exploration, reversing production decline and unlocking greater value from both onshore and…
From Cobalt to Platinum: Africa’s Role in the Global Economy
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Africa is home to some of the world’s most strategically important minerals, from cobalt in the DRC to platinum in South Africa and diamonds in Botswana.…
Benin’s Growing Investment Opportunities Amid Emerging Market Risks
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Benin, a small West African nation along the Gulf of Guinea, is quietly emerging as a strategic hub for investors seeking a gateway into the region.…