African Continent Presents a Contrasting Landscape for International Investors
The African continent displays a mixed landscape for international investors. According to the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index 2025, published on October 21, 2025, by the British firm Henley & Partners in partnership with the predictive analytics platform AlphaGeo, only three African countries are among the 100 least risky investment destinations in the world.
Out of 226 countries and territories evaluated, Mauritius stands out as the safest African country for investment, ranking 83rd globally with a total score of 62.20 points. This result reflects, in particular, the low volatility of its currency, a solid regulatory framework, and controlled inflation. Tanzania follows closely behind in 84th place, followed by Botswana (86th).
The top 10 African countries are completed by:
- Seychelles (109th)
- Uganda (122nd)
- Cape Verde (125th)
- Namibia (138th)
- South Africa (145th)
- Morocco (148th)
- Rwanda (151st)
The majority of other countries on the continent appear much lower in the ranking, translating to increased vulnerability to economic, political, and climate risks.
A Methodology Based on Risk and Resilience
The index is based on 13 indicators grouped around two main pillars: risk and resilience.
The "Risk" pillar explores the fragilities specific to each country that could weigh on investment performance. It examines the inflation rate, monetary volatility, and political instability, which are sources of uncertainty and tension for economic actors. It also assesses the quality of the regulatory framework and the rule of law, essential for guaranteeing contract security and protecting investors. Finally, it takes into account physical climate risks, such as droughts or floods, which can durably weaken infrastructure and economic activities.
On the other hand, the "Resilience" pillar evaluates the ability of countries to absorb and adapt to economic and environmental shocks. It relies on indicators such as:
- External accounts
- Budgetary maneuvering room
- Economic complexity
- Gross fixed capital formation
- Innovation
- Quality of governance
- Social progress and climate resilience
Regarding Tunisia, it ranks 166th with a score of 52.39.
