Africa Risk Control (ARC) Ethiopia report states that investors preparing for Ethiopia’s 2026 transition must re-evaluate assumptions regarding political stability, foreign-exchange availability, and security conditions. The firm’s recent findings indicate that several key indicators are shifting more rapidly than expected.
ARC highlights widening governance variation across regions, which continues to influence administrative predictability and regulatory enforcement. These differences significantly affect investment approvals, land access, and operational continuity.
FX shortages remain a central concern. ARC states that liquidity challenges continue to delay procurement cycles and affect the ability of companies to maintain smooth supply-chain operations.
Security developments also remain fluid, with localized disturbances affecting transport corridors and community-level stability in several areas. ARC cautions that these factors require careful monitoring as they directly influence logistics and staffing.
ARC’s Ethiopia 2026 Premium Report outlines these developments in detail, offering sector-specific and region-level insights for investors.