-->

Benin’s Growing Investment Opportunities Amid Emerging Market Risks – etbaba.com

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. While often overshadowed by its larger neighbors, the country’s geographical location, growing sectors, and improving business environment make it an increasingly attractive destination …

Benin’s Growing Investment Opportunities Amid Emerging Market Risks – etbaba.com Read More »

WTO, IMF to develop new indicator to measure global trade policy dynamics – etbaba.com

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 in trade for a range of policy objectives. The change also corresponds to the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened trade policy tensions …

WTO, IMF to develop new indicator to measure global trade policy dynamics – etbaba.com Read More »

High Risk, High Investment Potential – etbaba.com

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), which began in April 2023. The violence has triggered a major humanitarian crisis, displacing over 14 million people and forcing more than four …

High Risk, High Investment Potential – etbaba.com Read More »

Lesotho’s Path to Investment Growth – etbaba.com

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 and a GDP of $2.5 billion, the country’s per capita income stands near $1,000, driven by agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and remittances. Agriculture remains …

Lesotho’s Path to Investment Growth – etbaba.com Read More »

Algeria Market Insights for Investors – etbaba.com

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 million and a nominal GDP of $247.6 billion in 2023, the country’s economy is dominated by hydrocarbons, yet diversification efforts are opening new …

Algeria Market Insights for Investors – etbaba.com Read More »

Where Investors Should Be Looking in 2025 – etbaba.com

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 to open the energy, rail, and port sectors to private investors, opportunities are emerging across infrastructure, renewables, and value-added manufacturing. The country’s chronic …

Where Investors Should Be Looking in 2025 – etbaba.com Read More »

Key Sectors Driving Investment in Tanzania – etbaba.com

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 incentives in key high-growth sectors. According to data from the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), 2024 saw 901 registered investment projects worth roughly US$ …

Key Sectors Driving Investment in Tanzania – etbaba.com Read More »

Opportunities and Risks in 2025 – etbaba.com

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, the country offers growing opportunities in renewable energy, transport, manufacturing, and digital innovation. Massive infrastructure projects — including the Suez Canal Economic Zone …

Opportunities and Risks in 2025 – etbaba.com Read More »

Political Dynamics Driving Investment Decisions – etbaba.com

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 investors perceive and pursue opportunities across the continent. Political risk refers to how government decisions, political events, or security conditions can affect business …

Political Dynamics Driving Investment Decisions – etbaba.com Read More »