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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals, granting executive approval on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

With this decision, Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin as one of the few African nations offering visa-free entry to all African passport holders. This move fulfills the president’s promise made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2024) in January 2024 to facilitate visa-free travel for citizens of all African nations.

The initiative aims to enhance the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, supporting the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and fostering deeper economic integration. The policy is scheduled to take effect before the end of President Akufo-Addo’s term on January 6, 2025.

During his keynote address at APD 2024, themed “Developing Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add Value, and Trade,” the president reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the visa-free initiative. Referring to the challenges faced by attendees, he remarked, “Many of you had to acquire a visa to attend this event. The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free travel for all Africans, and the process has begun to implement the policy this year.”

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