Ghana’s president John Mahama announces the policy of free visa regime for all African during his first state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ghana. This will beginning May 25th on which coincide with Africa Day- a continent- wide celebration marking the founding of the Organization of African Union in 1963. The Visa free is aimed to boosting regional integration, tourism and trade within Africa.
Ghana’s Foreign Ministry, through the minister of Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the move will reflect the country’s commitment to Pan- African Unity and its ambition to lead the role in connecting African Nations. The new system will be supported by an electronic visa platform launching next month, designed to simplify travel procedures.
Ghana joins Benin, The Gambia, Rwanda and Seychelles as the fifth African nation with visa- free entry to Africans. This policy will mark a significant shift in Ghana’s travel and immigration system to form a broader part in the country. It will also gain much interest in tourism, industrial and manufacturing sector through this form.
