<p>➀ Africa's vast deserts and riverbeds, once seen as harmless, are actually a source of silicon, the backbone of the digital world.</p><p>➁ Despite rich natural resources and growing technical labor, Africa is largely excluded from the global semiconductor supply chain.</p><p>➂ The continent's abundant resources of cobalt, tantalum, tungsten, and other key minerals are crucial for chip production, giving it a unique advantage.</p>