As global power dynamics shift and supply chains strain under geopolitical pressure, German business leaders are urging Berlin to turn decisively toward Africa as a true partner against seeing Africa as just a supplier.
In a policy paper, the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of German Business (SAFRI) argued that Germany’s economic future depends on what it called an overdue Africa shift. The call comes amid rising dependence on Chinese raw materials and growing fears that Europe’s industrial engine could falter without new sources of lithium, copper and cobalt, critical components for the green and digital transitions.
“Africa is not just a market for the future, but a partner for our economic durability. If we are serious about diversification, raw material security and new growth areas, we must act now” – said SAFRI Chairman – Thomas Schaefer.
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