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President Nana Akufo-Addo has officially approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals. This executive decision was made on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.<\/p>\n
With this approval, Ghana joins the ranks of Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin as one of the few African countries offering visa-free access to all African passport holders.<\/p>\n
This initiative fulfills President Akufo-Addo\u2019s commitment made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2024) in January 2024 to facilitate visa-free travel for citizens of all African nations.<\/p>\n
The move aims to enhance the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, thereby promoting economic integration and supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).<\/p>\n
The new policy is expected to be implemented before the conclusion of Akufo-Addo\u2019s term on January 6, 2025.<\/p>\n
In his keynote address at APD 2024, themed \u201cDeveloping Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add Value, and Trade,\u201d President Akufo-Addo emphasised Ghana\u2019s dedication to the visa-free initiative.<\/p>\n
He noted, \u201cMany of you had to acquire a visa to attend this event,\u201d and reaffirmed that, \u201cThe government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free travel for all Africans, and the process has begun to implement the policy this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
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