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Qatar Seeks to Deepen its Influence in Africa With $103bn Investment Pledge

Qatar just made one of the boldest moves yet in Africa’s investment story. Al Mansour Holdings, backed by Doha, has pledged $103 billion across six African countries, according to a new Oxford Economics Africa note seen by Business Insider.

The commitment, announced in late August, signals how Africa is becoming a critical arena in the global fight for resources and influence amid growing Middle East investment in Africa.

Oxford Economics Africa reports that the Democratic Republic of the Congo will receive the largest share at $21 billion, targeted for mining, hydrocarbons, agriculture, and 12 other sectors.

  • Mozambique: $20 billion into agriculture and energy.
  • Zambia and Zimbabwe: $19 billion each, spanning oil, gas, and 11 additional sectors.
  • Botswana and Burundi: $12 billion apiece.
The Qatari investment pledges signify sizeable chunks of the host economies. Source: Oxford Economics Africa

Botswana’s package stretches across infrastructure, diamond processing, tourism, cybersecurity, and defence. Burundi’s deal focuses on energy, farming, and infrastructure.

Why This Matters

Africa has long exported raw resources with little domestic value addition. Analysts say Qatar’s pledges could help change that, especially in economies heavily reliant on mining exports.

In Botswana, the funding may help reduce the country’s reliance on volatile diamond cycles. In the DRC and Zambia, the capital could unlock vast reserves of critical minerals essential for the global green transition transition with lithium and cobalt projects leading the pack.

Still, Oxford Economics warns that global diamond prices remain weak, and poor infrastructure continues to hinder mineral development.

The Al Mansour deal is part of a bigger wave of Gulf capital targeting Africa. According to Oxford Economics, investments from GCC investments in Africa’s energy and minerals are accelerating, hit $2.2 billion in African critical minerals in the first half of 2025. Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding acquired Zambia’s Mopani copper mine for $1.1 billion last year, while DP World and AD Ports are expanding aggressively in African ports.

This comes as U.S. protectionism rises under Donald Trump’s second term, leaving many African states seeking alternative partners. Gulf nations are stepping into the gap with both money and political leverage.

For Doha, the $103 billion is about more than short-term returns. Oxford Economics says it fits into Qatar’s strategy to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons and lock in access to food, minerals, and new markets.

But execution will be tough. Large-scale projects require strong governance, transparency, and effective management, qualities that are in short supply in places like the DRC and Zimbabwe.

“Securing capital is only the first step,” Oxford Economics warned in its briefing. “Implementation is the true test.”

The Bottom Line

Qatar’s Al Mansour pledges could reshape economies from Kinshasa’s minerals belt to Gaborone’s diamond hub and help African nations build new growth pillars beyond raw exports.

But Africa has seen big promises before. Whether this $103 billion translates into infrastructure, factories, and jobs or remains stuck in announcements will decide if Doha’s Africa bet is a turning point or just another headline.

Source: businessinsider
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