Ethiopia Host Transforming Africa for Sustainable Development Forum
By Yordanos Tadesse – The 12th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development opened at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa.
What Makes IMF Optimistic About Ethiopia’s Economic Reform Amid Global Shocks
Ethiopia launched an ambitious economic reform program at the start of the 2024/25 budget year, backed by international partners such as the IMF and World Bank. Nearly two years on, the reforms…
Ethiopia’s Economic Path in 2025–2026: Reform Momentum and Regional Comparisons
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The International Monetary fund (IMF) says in 2025, Ethiopia emerged as one of Sub‑Saharan Africa’s fastest‑growing economies. The IMF’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook places Ethiopia firmly…
Smarter Water Use Could Create 245 Million Long-term Jobs
Rebalancing water use across the global food system is key to meeting future food demand sustainably and could generate 245 million long-term jobs, largely in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new World…
UN Agency Releases Africa Sovereign Credit Rating Report
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), announces the publication of the 12th edition of the Africa Sovereign Credit Rating Outlook.
Ethiopia set to secure $261 million from IMF in the coming weeks
Ethiopia set to get about $261 million funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the coming weeks, says the IMF.
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…
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…
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.…
WTO, IMF to develop new indicator to measure global trade policy dynamics
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…
Small Kingdom, Big Potential: Lesotho’s Path to Investment Growth
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…
Key Sectors Driving Investment in Tanzania
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Tanzania has in recent years made major strides in positioning itself as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) by streamlining regulations, improving infrastructure, and offering…
Botswana: Diamond Shock, Policy Pivots, and Diversification Openings
By Africa Risk Control Southern Africa Desk – Botswana’s fundamentals (rule of law, low political risk, capable banks) still make it an attractive hub — but investors must now factor in a…
Unlocking Cameroon’s Investment Potential: Sectors, Risks, and Mitigation
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.