Ethiopia’s sector landscape is evolving as the country enters 2026. While long-term fundamentals remain strong, Africa Risk Control’s (ARC) field intelligence shows that sector exposure varies far more than many investors assume.…
Foreign-exchange (Forex) pressure remains one of Ethiopia’s most decisive risk drivers heading into 2026. While Forex shortages have shaped the business environment for years, Africa Risk Control’s (ARC) field intelligence and sector…
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – As Ethiopia aims to conduct its general election in the middle of the ongoing internal deadly clashes within mainly Amhara and Oromia regions with armed groups such…
Launched in mid-2025 to strengthen investor confidence in Africa through rigorous due diligence and actionable on-the-ground intelligence, Africa Risk Control (ARC) today announced the release of its latest publication — the Ethiopia…
Africa Risk Control (ARC) has warned that Ethiopia’s sector-level opportunities for 2026 remain strong but increasingly uneven, with risk levels diverging sharply across industries and regions. This comes as the organization continues…
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] –…
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…
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…
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…
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) – 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…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC)- South Africa’s economy may be growing slowly, but its structure and scale make it one of the most strategic markets in Africa. As the government accelerates reforms…
By Africa Risk Control – Egypt, Africa’s gateway to the Middle East and Europe, is rapidly emerging as a top investment destination. With more than 110 million people and sweeping economic reforms,…
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Africa remains one of the world’s most promising investment frontiers — rich in resources, youthful labor, and vast markets. Yet, political risk continues to shape how…