“If Europe aims to process 40% of its strategic raw materials locally by 2030, how do we ensure Africa’s ambition for value addition is not undermined by competing interests? Can Europe’s drive for recycling also create a conflict of interest with Africa’s mineral ambitions?” Tanna asked.

The domestic effects and damage are best captured by hard data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). When fuel costs surge, the impact on basic commodities is immediate because diesel is the literal engine of food logistics.