President John Mahama has announced that the government will officially scrap visa requirements for all African citizens travelling to the country.
The President shared the news earlier today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, during a high-profile diplomatic gathering marking the first state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ghana.
This shift in policy is scheduled to begin on May 25, a date chosen specifically to honour the annual Africa Day celebrations.
Through this move, Gbana intends to strengthen its position as the primary home of Pan-Africanism.
Beyond the symbolic gesture of unity, the administration expects the reform to serve as a massive spark for the national economy by driving up tourism numbers and making it easier for African businesses to trade within Ghanaian borders.
This new freedom of movement will be managed through a sophisticated e-Visa system which the Mahama administration plans to roll out next month.
The digital platform is intended to modernise the entry process, ensuring that while the gates are open, the transition remains orderly and efficient.
During his address, President Mahama also took the opportunity to update the public on the status of Ghanaian travellers abroad.
He noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been working tirelessly to ensure that Ghanaian passport holders receive similar treatment in other nations.
These diplomatic efforts have already proven successful, with the government securing twenty-three new visa waiver agreements over the past twelve months alone.
The President concluded the announcement by dedicating the initiative to the service of God, the nation, and the African continent at large, signalling a new chapter in Ghana’s engagement with its neighbours.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
