Saudi Arabia 'Invests' in Africa as Yemen Starves
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih is charming his way through West Africa, promoting 'Vision 2030' and dangling billions in potential investment. Morocco and Senegal are the latest stops on this grand tour of economic diplomacy, which Al-Monitor positions as standard international trade. Of course, they omit that Saudi Arabia's vast oil wealth has historically been weaponized for
geopolitical leverage, particularly in its devastating seven-year war in Yemen. Billions are spent on fancy PR and African infrastructure, while Yemeni children face starvation – a crisis exacerbated by Saudi-led blockades, as documented by Human Rights Watch. One might wonder if this 'trade drive' simply paves the way for future Saudi influence, ensuring a steady supply of votes and diplomatic
support in international forums, much like other global powers operate. It seems the Kingdom's checkbook still writes bigger headlines than its human rights record. And who needs a humanitarian conscience when you have 'economic diversification'?