Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- "Africa possesses approximately 30% of the world's total mineral reserves, including major deposits of lithium, cobalt, manganese, platinum, and diamonds - critical for the green energy transition and high-tech industries.
"The combination of a youthful workforce, mineral wealth, and abundant renewable energy resources (solar, wind, and hydro) makes Africa one of the world's most attractive investment destinations. Major economies - including China, India, Japan, the United States, the European Union, and Gulf nations - are already investing heavily in African agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and hospitality.
"Food security has emerged as a top priority, particularly for the Middle East, while African nations a...