Nigeria, March 9 -- Over centuries, African and Arab nations have woven a shared historical and socio-economic fabric, marked by common struggles against colonialism, economic marginalisation, and racial discrimination. Notably, Arab support for African liberation movements and African solidarity with Arab countries in the United Nations (UN) has underscored this deep connection. In recent years, Arab countries have renewed their focus on Africa, particularly in investments, diplomacy, and conflict mediation, notably in the Horn of Africa and North Africa.

As global powers, like China and Russia, intensify their interests and influence in Africa, it is imperative to reassess Arab-African relations, emphasising collaborative efforts to ad...