SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Stratfor - After Decades, Sudan May Soon Be Open for Business

20/5/19: Stratfor – After Decades, Sudan May Soon Be Open for Business

 Stratfor argue that Sudan has the potential to be Africa's next economic success story, should a civilian-led government emerge and trigger Sudan’s removal from the US’ terrorism designation list.

 Stratfor highlight potential civilian-led government’s reforms aimed at removing bureaucratic roadblocks to business and investment. This could see normalized relations with the international community, which would attract international suppliers, and support a tourism sector “brimming with opportunity.”

 Peace talks with Darfur rebels would open up Sudan’s untapped mining market, providing Sudan’s new leadership a chance to use gold reserves as a guarantee to secure international financing. Attention may also be turned to infrastructure, previously neglected under Al Bashir’s government.

 However, Stratfor note risks that a booming Sudanese agriculture industry may incur, citing potential tension with Egypt over the flow of Nile water, and Sudanese workers feeling aggrieved at their exclusion from projects.