Africa’s oil and gas landscape is entering a decisive turning point in 2026 — one where legacy assumptions no longer match ground realities. Production is expected to hover around 7 million barrels per day, but the distribution of that output, the drivers of policy change, and the geography of new investments are shifting sharply across the continent.
Ethiopia 2026: Key Investor Considerations as Political, FX, and Security Pressures Persist
Ethiopia’s 2026 Risk Landscape Is Shaped by Three Converging Pressures
Ethiopia is entering 2026 with a risk environment that is becoming increasingly complex for investors, development partners, and multinational corporations.
Political Fluidity, FX Stress and Conflict Hotspots Define Ethiopia’s 2026 Risk Landscape
Africa Risk Control (ARC) releases Ethiopia 2026/Q1 Country Risk & Due Diligence Report: A Field-Validated Intelligence Briefing for Investors. Africa Risk Control (ARC) has launched its Ethiopia Country Risk & Due Diligence Report — Premium Edition 2026/Q1, a 107-page intelligence product designed for investors, corporates, lenders, development partners, and due diligence teams navigating Ethiopia’s complex risk landscape.
Why Rwanda’s Growth Story Faces New Complexities
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Rwanda’s economic transformation over the past two decades has earned the country widespread recognition for discipline, stability, and reform-driven progress. According to the World Bank’s 2025 Rwanda Country Update, the economy is projected to grow between 6% and 7% in 2026, powered by expanding services, construction, tourism recovery, and a national drive toward digital innovation.
Gold Rush and Deadly Conflicts in Ethiopia, Sudan
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – It was one of the warm weekends of mid-June 2025. Khalid (not his real name), a Dubai-based gold trader, was relaxing in a popular nightclub around the bustling Bole area of Addis Ababa. The venue was crowded, the music loud, and the atmosphere electric—typical for a Saturday night in the capital.
Cape Verde: Stability, Opportunity, and the Rise of the Blue Economy
By Africa Risk Control – Cape Verde — officially Cabo Verde — remains one of Africa’s most stable and institutionally reliable nations, a rarity in a region often marked by political turbulence and economic shocks.
Election Tensions and Public Grievances Threaten Africa’s Investment Outlook
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Across much of Africa, recent elections have reignited old political tensions and exposed deep-seated public grievances. From Kenya and Madagascar to Cameroon and Tanzania, what began as ordinary electoral cycles has escalated into waves of protest, violent crackdowns, and renewed questions about the continent’s political stability.
Africa’s Minerals and the Global Investment Race
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Africa holds some of the world’s most abundant and strategically critical mineral resources. From cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo to platinum in South Africa and diamonds in Botswana, these minerals underpin global industries, including electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace.
Investing in Benin: How to Navigate Market Opportunities and Risks
By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Benin, a small yet strategically located country on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, has steadily drawn international attention for its growing stability, regional connectivity, and emerging sectors. As a member of ECOWAS and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), Benin functions as a critical trade gateway for landlocked neighbors including Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.