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…
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.…
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.…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Burkina Faso, a landlocked West African nation of nearly 23 million people, is quietly emerging as a frontier economy with growing investment appeal — despite the…
Research in developing a new Trade Policy Activity (TPA) index by a group of WTO and IMF economists reveals a marked pick-up in trade policy activity from around 2019-2020, reflecting increased interventions…
By Mekonnen Teshome / Freetown, Sierra Leone – African nations striving for energy transition to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner and renewable energy sources to address climate change, however they are…
Cotton is the backbone of rural economies across Africa – from Chad to Zambia and Tanzania – but the sector faces mounting challenges. Global trade uncertainties such as the expiration of AGOA…
Orion Resource Partners LP, a leading global investment firm specializing in metals and materials, today announces the formation of the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium that aims to develop secure, responsible, and resilient…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unveiled its new premium lifestyle brand, SV, during an exclusive runway show held at The Roof at Al Mamlaka Social Dining…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Sudan, Africa’s third-largest country, is currently experiencing severe political instability due to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC)- The 2018 peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea once held promise of transformation. With embassies reopened, trade corridors reactivated and a diplomatic reset in motion, both nations began…
By Dieudonné Bukuru / Bujumbura, Burundi – Renowned for its finesse and exceptional aroma, Burundian coffee is one of the pillars of the national economy. It represents more than a quarter of…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Lesotho, a small landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa, is emerging as a strategic investment destination in Southern Africa. With a population of around 2.3 million…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Algeria, North Africa’s largest natural gas producer and one of its top oil exporters, offers substantial opportunities for foreign investors. With a population of over 46…