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South AfricaBest exit pathways — JSE, M&A market
RwandaLowest political and regulatory risk
KenyaBest overall investment environment
NigeriaHighest market opportunity — highest operational risk
| Country | Market Opp. | Regulatory | Exit Pathways | Macro Stability | Track Record | Overall |
| South Africa | 7.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Kenya | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Rwanda | 5.5 | 10.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Egypt | 9.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Mauritius | 5.0 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Nigeria | 10.0 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 7.3 |
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Africa Opportunity Index Editorial Team
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