Three African economies — Mauritius, Tanzania, and Botswana — have broken into the top 100 of the 2025 Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, signaling growing investor confidence in parts of the continent.
The index, compiled by Henley & Partners in collaboration with AlphaGeo, evaluates 226 countries and territories based on their ability to manage economic, political, and environmental risks while maintaining long-term resilience.
Mauritius leads the African group, ranking 83rd globally with a score of 62.2 points, followed closely by Tanzania (84th) and Botswana (86th). These countries stood out for their improving governance frameworks, stable macroeconomic conditions, and efforts to build sustainable, diversified economies.
The ranking measures countries across two main pillars: risk—which includes factors like inflation, currency volatility, and political instability—and resilience, covering areas such as governance, innovation, climate adaptability, and economic complexity. Scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale, using the formula (Resilience – Risk + 1) × 50.
While most African countries still rank lower due to structural challenges like weak institutions, external debt pressures, and climate vulnerability, the three high performers show that reform and policy consistency can improve investor perceptions.
Analysts say the findings highlight a shift in how investors assess emerging markets — prioritizing not only high returns but also a country’s capacity to absorb shocks and sustain growth amid global uncertainty.
