President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, says he is committed to scrapping Visa requirements for all Africans visiting the country.
Announcing the move on Thursday, January 26 while launching the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogue, Nana stated that by the end of 2024, any African travelling to the country will not require a visa.
"The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free entry for all Africans travelling to our country," Akufo-Addo commented.
According to him, the gesture was in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area's (AfCFTA) initiative of creating a seamless single trading market in Africa.
The move aims to drive Ghana's economic growth, create jobs and eradicate poverty.
Tourists planning on having Ghana as their destination following the news will have to wait for further details on how they will access the West African nation once the directive is implemented as the details are yet to be ironed out.
Ghana joins Rwanda and Kenya as just the third country in Africa to remove visa requirements for African travellers in the last one year, signifying the continent's shift toward increased regional integration.
On 3rd November 2023, Rwanda made history when it became the first country in Africa to remove visa requirements.
''Any African can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and will not pay a thing to enter our country,'' Kagame stated following the Visa removal.
Consequently, on December 12 2023, President Wiliam Ruto followed suit to remove all visa requirements for travellers to Kenya.
''Beginning January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country, it shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya,'' Ruto remarked.
Ruto further announced that the country had developed a digital platform, Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) where each traveller will pay at least Ksh4,600 (approx. USD51) for digital identification before gaining access to the country.
