Qatar has unveiled plans for a sweeping investment programme worth more than $100 billion across multiple African nations, targeting critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism.
Sheikh Mansour bin Jabor Jassim Al Thani, a member of the Qatari royal family and founder of Al-Mansour Holding group, made the announcement during an ongoing investment tour that will span ten African countries.
The initiative, according to Sheikh Mansour, aims to stimulate economic growth, drive diversification, and create sustainable employment opportunities across the continent.
So far, six countries have secured investment pledges exceeding $100 billion, with more agreements expected as the tour progresses.
In Burundi, commitments have reached $12 billion, focusing on vital infrastructure and energy projects. The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to benefit from over $21 billion, primarily directed towards oil and mineral resource development.
In Southern Africa, Botswana will receive an estimated $12 billion in funding. President Duma Boko stated that the projects include “energy, cybersecurity, and defense,” with an emphasis on stability and economic diversification. Zambia has attracted $19 billion in planned investments, including a $24.5 million gas project and $500 million in additional field financing.
Zimbabwe has secured $19 billion, featuring a $500 million hydropower project, while Mozambique has finalised agreements worth $20 billion across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, health infrastructure, oil, tourism, and logistics.
These commitments reflect the strengthening of Africa-Arab world relations, a partnership rooted in trade, cultural, and diplomatic exchanges. For decades, Gulf countries have played a key role in African development through sovereign wealth fund investments in infrastructure, mining, and renewable energy.
Al-Mansour Holding, which manages a $300 billion fund dedicated to Africa and Asia, represents Qatar’s growing influence as a strategic economic partner. However, experts note that the success of these ambitious projects will depend on transparency, effective oversight, and close cooperation with African governments.
With four more countries left on Sheikh Mansour’s itinerary, the total commitments are expected to grow further, solidifying Qatar’s position as a major investor in Africa’s future.
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