By Africa Risk Control – Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), the world’s largest cocoa producer and the backbone of global chocolate supply, is emerging as one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies.
Unless the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is renewed, African exporters of agricultural products and light manufactures could face shrinking market access to the United States, undermining prospects for diversification, says…
By Africa Risk Control Central Africa Desk – Cameroon, often called “Africa in miniature” for its linguistic, cultural, and geographic diversity, has long positioned itself as a gateway to Central Africa.
By Africa Risk Control East Africa Desk – Kenya, often referred to as the “Silicon Savannah,” has emerged as East Africa’s leading hub for technology and infrastructure development.
By Africa Risk Control North Africa Desk – Morocco stands as a strategic gateway for foreign investment in Africa, offering a blend of favorable regulatory frameworks, sectoral incentives, and a robust infrastructure…
The Presidencies of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties – COP16 (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and COP17 (Mongolia) – joined forces to sustain political momentum and…
By Africa Risk Control Central Africa Desk – Chad, a landlocked country in the Sahel region, is making important moves toward bolstering its economy through strategic investments in agriculture and energy.
By Africa Risk Control West Africa Desk: Ghana, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea, has a population of approximately 34 million and a GDP of around $90 billion (2024…
By Africa Risk Control Portuguese-speaking Africa Desk Africa Desk – Mozambique, located in southeastern Africa, is emerging as one of the continent’s most promising investment destinations. Rich in natural resources, strategic ports,…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been recognized as the World Class Airline 2026 by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fifth consecutive year.
Energy exports drop, increased imports turn Algeria’s current account to deficit The drop in energy exports and increased imports reversed the current account surplus into a modest deficit, the International Monetary Fund…
By Africa Risk Control East Africa Desk – Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing nearly 22% of GDP directly and another 27% indirectly through linkages with manufacturing, transport, and trade.
By Africa Risk Control West Africa Desk – Côte d’Ivoire continues to stand out as one of West Africa’s most dynamic agricultural economies. Renowned globally for cocoa and cashew production, the country…
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