What is Doha looking for in Africa?
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 670 Views |
President Duma Boko with Qatar delegates. PIC BW PRESIDENCY
The delegation currently on an African tour will reportedly invest in 10 African states including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania and Burundi amongst others. The mission, as described by those close to developments, falls within the greater scheme of things where the Middle East State seeks to consolidate diplomatic relations in Africa and expand its reach and influence in global trade.
Once again, the State of Qatar is reiterating its intentions in looking towards Africa for friends and allies.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...