Ghana has announced that all African passport holders can now visit the country without a visa. President Nana Akufo-Addo made this announcement in his final state-of-the-nation address, revealing that the new policy began at the start of this year.
This move is part of a long-standing goal to promote free travel across Africa, which is considered important for boosting economic cooperation.
Ghana is now the fifth African country to offer visa-free travel to other Africans, joining Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin.
Akufo-Addo expressed pride in this decision, calling it a step forward in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area, a trade bloc that became active four years ago.
Last year, Ghana ranked fifth in an African survey on visa openness, already allowing 26 African countries to travel without a visa.
In his speech, Akufo-Addo also highlighted the country’s economic recovery, noting that despite challenges, Ghana’s economy is growing again.
Although he couldn’t run for re-election after serving two terms, the Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, his party’s candidate, lost to John Mahama, who is set to take office next week.
This change in Ghana’s travel policy is seen as a positive step for African unity and cross-border travel, encouraging both tourists and investors from across the continent. (BBC)
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