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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 its assessment of the country’s political, economic, and security environment. According to ARC, sectors such as digital services, logistics, agribusiness, and renewable energy …

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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] – 6 %) have been reported across eight Member States in the WHO African Region (Algeria, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and South …

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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 population, the country has built a strong reputation for democratic accountability, rule of law, and steady economic management. With a population of just …

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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 corridors, and growing logistics corridors continue to attract investors, NGOs, and development institutions. After several months of structured field research, stakeholder interviews, incident …

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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 security and logistical challenges that often dominate the headlines. The country’s GDP was estimated at around USD 23 billion in 2024, expanding by …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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