This document discusses global supply chains and trade issues in Africa. It notes that the 2008 financial crisis revealed the interconnectedness of the global economy and reliance on global value chains. It also discusses challenges to enabling trade in Africa, including complex customs procedures, high trade costs, and unpredictable clearance times. The document analyzes differences in trade connectivity and enabling factors between country groupings in Africa, finding that diversified economies generally have stronger liner shipping connectivity and trade environments than other country classifications.