12/10/2025
North Africa?s rising role in the future of global supply chains
North Africa is quietly undergoing one of the most consequential economic transformations of the 21st century. Once viewed primarily as a geopolitical crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa, the region is now repositioning itself as a critical hub for global industry #8211; particularly in the rapidly evolving supply chains surrounding critical minerals. While sub-Saharan Africa remains the heart of mineral extraction, North Africa?s growing strategic importance lies in its ability to link the mineral-rich south with the manufacturing and consumption powerhouses of Asia and Europe. This shift is no coincidence. It is a calculated realignment of trade,...
