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By Africa Risk Control East Africa Desk – Ethiopia’s microfinance sector has grown into a vital pillar of financial inclusion, bridging the gap for millions of low-income households and small businesses excluded…
By Africa Risk Control West Africa Desk- Nigeria has emerged as the undisputed leader of Africa’s financial technology (fintech) revolution. With a population of over 220 million people—more than half of them…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), cooperatives, private sector partners and development organizations such as IDH, today launched the pilot phase of the food systems…
By Africa Risk Control Team – Ethiopia is a rare tourism proposition: deep history, diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes and a recognized place in humanity’s origin story. From Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches and Axum’s…
With a focus on women entrepreneurs and in rural areas, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a loan to VisionFund Microfinance Institution, the first ever local currency loan to a financial…
The World Health Organization (WHO) updates disease outbreak news on Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Africa’s ability to feed its people is under severe strain, with nearly 300 million already undernourished and population growth set to push demand to unprecedented levels. The 2025 Africa Food Systems Report…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its services to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
By Yanet Fantaye – Ethiopia’s fintech market has shifted from a handful of domestic experiments to a broad, fast-growing payments and digital-finance ecosystem. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is actively rolling…
South Africa is revamping its rail logistics infrastructure and services through strategic investments and partnerships to enhance mineral distribution across local and export markets.
By AfricaRiskControl Team – Ethiopia is emerging as a compelling destination for global mining investors, offering a wealth of untapped mineral resources and strategic investment opportunities. The country’s mineral sector is poised…
By AfricaRiskControl Team – Ethiopia, with a population exceeding 125 million and a rapidly urbanizing society, is emerging as a critical hub for trade and commerce in East Africa. Its strategic location,…
For 2025, GDP growth is projected to reach 2.5 percent as economic activity picks up, especially in the second half of the year, driven by the recovery in the services sector, says…
A new report launched today by the World Economic Forum highlights that Southern Africa’s critical minerals sector faced key financing gaps.