The way forward for Africa is investment.
I think we need to look at ourselves first. We should practice what we're preaching. Otherwise, we are hypocrites.
There is a crisis of leadership and governance in Africa, and we must face it.
Rwanda really did take very strong steps towards development. I mean, this place is unrecognizable. There's a very good management of economy and resources - it's a success story, and that's great.
Business people get many undeserved prizes - golden parachutes and bonuses even when companies fail. I don't think people should get rewarded for screwing up.
I don't subscribe to the narrative that Africa is backward because of colonialism.
Young people are better educated. They grew up in a society which is well connected, well informed. They are able to communicate to one another, to know what is happening.
The issue with international institutions is that there is a crisis of legitimacy. Trust in these institutions is a serious problem.
Behind every corrupt politician are 10-20 corrupt businessmen.
The African Development Bank is one of the most aggressive advocates of regional integration.
Africa should not again face isolation or stigmatisation based on ignorance and unrepresentative imagery.
I left Sudan when I was 25 or 26 years old. If I had stayed, I would never have ended up being an entrepreneur. You can have the qualities, but if you don't have the environment, you just wither away. It's like a fish: take it out of water, it will not survive.