After decades of strife and bloodshed, Sudan has made significant gains in the two years since its revolution, adopting important economic reforms and gradually rejoining the international community. Now, the country needs investment, and it has no shortage of profitable opportunities to offer.

By VOLKER PERTHES

While the Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly dealt Africa several blows – including lower trade and investment as well as a continental supply shock affecting domestic and regional trade – there may be room for innovative investment opportunities in the future.

By JIM COLEMAN

The COVID-19 pandemic is a shared global challenge, and it demands a shared global response that addresses both the health and economic dimensions of the crisis. More extensive debt relief for Africa is an essential feature of any such response.

By MO IBRAHIM

At a time when the rest of the world is re-thinking its approach to commercial agriculture, Africa has a clear opportunity to refresh its approach to the sector and become an emerging force.

By SOLA DAIVID-BORHA, LINDA MANDA

As world leaders mark Earth Day at a climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden, they must remember what the largest greenhouse-gas emitters owe to the rest of the world. More than anyone, low-income countries dependent on agriculture need increased green finance and access to affordable clean energy.

By AGNES KALIBATA, KRISTINA SKIERKA

Moving forward businesses need to conduct a rigorous review of their supply chain, map it out – 1st, 2nd, 3rd tier, supplier’s own source, logistics etc. They must switch from an operational supply chain to building a resilient supply chain that is smart and flexible, reconfigure their supply chain exposure, plan for diversification.

By SHAUN JAYARATNAM