Africa on the Golden Path: The Opportunity to Become the Central Economic Player of the 21st Century

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Opinion By: Shmuel Shay, Entrepreneur and Economic Advisor for the Abraham Accords

Africa stands today before one of the greatest opportunities in its history. While the world watches the final negotiations over the hostage deal and the closing of the political circle in the Middle East, a wide door is opening toward the next stage of the Abraham Accords a stage in which Africa may transform the “Royal Road” into a golden path connecting three continents: Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Africa as the New Global Production Hub

In an era where supply chains from China are lengthening and exports from the Far East are losing efficiency, Africa is emerging as the natural alternative. The continent is rich in resources, has vast land, and a young, energetic, and affordable workforce. The combination of this potential with the regional reconciliation process led by President Trump through the Abraham Accords creates a historic opportunity for Africa to become a global center for manufacturing, trade, and energy.

The New Axis:Africa to Egypt ,Israel ,Syria ,Turkey  and Europe

The establishment of a new logistical corridor connecting Africa through Egypt and Israel to the markets of Europe and the Middle East represents a geo-economic revolution. It is not merely a trade route but a strategic bridge that connects markets, cultures, and industries. This corridor will dramatically shorten delivery times, reduce costs, and allow Africa to shift from being only a supplier of raw materials to a producer of finished and high value goods.

Africa and the Abraham Accords: A Partnership for the Future

Under President Trump’s economic vision, the Abraham Accords are expanding beyond diplomacy into the realms of economy, energy, and technology. Africa fits naturally into this vision not as a symbolic partner, but as a vital component in transforming the Middle East into the new global center of production and trade. Countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, and Chad already serve as natural bridges between the continents, but the broader goal is to build a regional industrial network in which every African nation can take part in agriculture, energy, water, education, technology, and logistics.

The Importance of African Unity

One of the key lessons of African history is the danger of fragmentation. Now, as a global economic window opens, Africa must present itself as a united economic bloc before the White House and President Trump with a coherent industrial agenda aligned with the Abraham Accords vision. A unified Africa can position itself not as a receiver of aid, but as a strategic partner in global development.

Creating New Channels of Cooperation

As the person responsible for the economic framework of the Abraham Accords, I am working to establish a direct dialogue between African leaders and President Trump one that will form the foundation for understanding, cooperation, and long-term alignment between the continents. The goal is to begin developing industrial, energy, educational, and water complexes across Africa that will supply products and services according to coordinated regional demand, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.

Building the Infrastructure of Tomorrow

The main challenge lies in physically connecting Africa to Europe through an advanced network of highways, railways, and ports. Such infrastructure will turn Africa into a global logistics and production hub, enabling the development of modern industrial zones and the opening of new markets throughout the continent. The combination of Western investment, Middle Eastern technology, and African manpower is the key to a new economic era one in which Africa becomes the true “Golden Route” of the modern world.

I say , Africa’s opportunity is not merely economic it is historic. This is the moment for the continent to leverage the intersection between new regional agreements and the global need for diversified markets, and to shape a new economic order with Africa at its center.