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<\/a> The Gulf is expanding its role in Africa:<\/b> Japan\u2019s recent pledge to invest USD 20 bn in Africa<\/a> in the coming three years speaks to a growing global interest<\/a> in new investment openings throughout the continent, driven by its abundant natural resources, rapid population growth, and huge economic potential in underdeveloped markets. Alongside the traditional centers of capital, the Gulf states have gradually expanded their footprint on the continent in recent years, driven by ambitions to diversify their economies away from oil and broaden their regional influence.<\/p>\n

Economic prospects, food security and political influence are all drivers:<\/b> GCC states have risen to become some of the largest investors in Africa over the previous decade, a process which accelerated after the 2014 oil price crash. The UAE alone invested an estimated USD 11 bn in 2016, overtaking Saudi Arabia to become the second largest in the world. Gulf states are now highly active in developing large-scale infrastructure projects across the continent, and have found new markets in which to export consumer goods. Africa\u2019s rich agricultural lands have also provided GCC states \u2014 heavily reliant on food imports<\/a> \u2014 with additional food security: Import agreements have recently been struck with Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Sudan and Tanzania. And increased economic ties are also being used as a way to consolidate regional influence<\/a> \u2014 of particular urgency given the rivalry between Qatar<\/a> and the other Gulf states.<\/p>\n

Stronger ties bring a mixed response in Africa:<\/b> Many African states welcome the expertise of Gulf companies, particularly in sectors like energy and infrastructure, where it can accelerate development. Saudi Arabia\u2019s plans to invest USD 10 bn in South Africa\u2019s energy sector<\/a> and Dubai-owned DP World\u2019s USD 50 mn logistics facility<\/a> in Mali are two examples of this. But the situation in the strategically significant Horn of Africa is more complicated. Even as countries benefit from increased foreign investment, some \u2014 Somalia, for instance<\/a> \u2014 express resentment at having their sovereignty infringed upon and being dragged into regional power struggles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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