Clément Molin
The UAE 🇦🇪 foreign policy is very interesting, especially when we look at their investment policy in Africa In 10 years, the UAE became the 1st Gulf investor in the region. The country is also at the top positions of world direct investors, often in front of many traditional powers, depending on the different counts. Where are they investing ? 🔹Eastern Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda...) 🔹Central Africa (DRC, Angola, Gabon...) 🔹Western Africa (Guinea, Mali, Nigeria...) 🔹Northern Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Egypt...) What are their priorities ? 🔹Agricultural lands 🔹Ports 🔹Mining industry, in particular gold 🔹Defense (especially with RSF in Sudan) 🔹Financial investments This strategy of financial and direct investments is making the UAE one of the most influential states in Africa, which also goes with the UAE strategy in Sudan and Ethiopia in recent years.
Jack Prandelli
🚨🌍 The UAE has become the Gulf's dominant investor in Africa. This chart shows a remarkable shift over the past decade. 🇦🇪 The UAE now accounts for the vast majority of Gulf foreign direct investment in Africa, overtaking Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain combined. This isn't just about capital. It is a long-term strategy built around: ⚓ Ports and logistics 🛢️ Energy and critical minerals 🌾 Food security 🏗️ Infrastructure and industrial zones The result is a growing network stretching from the Red Sea to the Atlantic, giving the UAE increasing influence over some of the world's most important trade and energy corridors. The UAE is positioning itself at the center of future global trade flows.
