By Reda Helal As Brent crude prices surged above $100 per barrel in March and diesel costs spiraled, African economies reliant on diesel-fired power are facing both supply disruptions and rising energy costs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), already operating on tight margins, are particularly affected. In this context, …

  By Reda Helal Africa’s bauxite sector is undergoing a strategic transformation, as producers shift from raw ore exports toward investing in alumina refineries that convert bauxite into high-value products. Despite holding nearly 30% of the world’s bauxite reserves, Africa currently contributes less than 1% of global alumina production, highlighting …

  By Reda Helal Africa’s bauxite sector is undergoing a strategic transformation, as producers shift from raw ore exports toward investing in alumina refineries that convert bauxite into high-value products. Despite holding nearly 30% of the world’s bauxite reserves, Africa currently contributes less than 1% of global alumina production, highlighting …