French retail giant enters Ethiopian market
Carrefour is set to enter Ethiopia, marking a notable step in the country’s gradual opening of previously restricted economic sectors. The French retail giant will partner with Queens Supermarket, a subsidiary of Saudi-Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi’s Midroc Investment Group, to rebrand 13 existing stores by June. Plans are already underway to expand further, […]
Kenya: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA’s in-depth knowledge of Kenya has been acquired over the years through extensive research and the provision of consulting services on the country. Kenya is one of the most stable and best performing economies, not only within the East African region but the continent at large. Besides […]
Guinea-Bissau: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has developed a data-based understanding of Guinea-Bissau through years of research into the country and by offering consulting services into a variety of its sectors. The country remains among the world’s 10 poorest nations largely due to its history of military coups and corrupt leadership, which […]
Flutterwave buys Mono to revive IPO ambitions
Flutterwave is betting that its acquisition of Nigerian open-banking startup Mono will sharpen its push toward profitability and revive plans for a long-awaited IPO. The deal, whose terms were not disclosed, brings key infrastructure in-house, giving the fintech giant deeper access to financial data, enhanced identity verification, and reduced transaction costs. By ending per-transaction fees […]
Guinea: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has been a long-time provider of research and consulting services on all aspects of commerce and life in Guinea. Our analysts have assessed the gap between Guinean poverty and the country’s mineral wealth, which could potentially make the country one of Africa’s richest. In 2024, the […]
Ghana: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has carried out extensive research and consulting on Ghana to inform our analysis of today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities in the vibrant West-African country. IOA’s economic analysts foresee higher GDP growth in 2026. The country’s mineral and agricultural wealth continue to provide the bedrock to a […]
Goldman sees more upside for the rand
Goldman Sachs expects South Africa’s rand to extend its strong run in 2026, supported by easing interest rates, steadier public finances, and a more favorable global backdrop. The currency ended 2025 almost 13% stronger against the US dollar, its best annual performance in 16 years—helped by broad dollar weakness. Looking ahead, the bank sees steady […]
Gabon: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has invested significant research efforts into developing a data-driven understanding of Gabon, alongside conducting consulting projects focused on the country. Our researchers have observed that the environment has not been heavily impacted by mineral excavation. Gabon is Africa’s fifth-largest oil producer and boasts substantial deposits of […]
Ethiopia: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has gathered extensive data on Ethiopia, a powerful yet troubled nation in the Horn of Africa, through years of research and consulting projects. One key conclusion from IOA’s analysts is that the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region, with both government and rebel forces committing abuses, […]
Eswatini: Business Environment, Risks, and Market Opportunities
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: Despite its small size, landlocked geography, and limited geopolitical significance, Africa’s last absolute monarchy has drawn attention from IOA research and consulting services. IOA analysts, leveraging years of data from the country, have identified potential for developing manufacturing and industrial agriculture aimed at export markets. However, the […]
