President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana will implement a visa-free regime for all Africans beginning May 25, 2026.
“I am also pleased to announce that effective 25th May, 2026, when we commemorate Africa Day, Ghana will commence a free visa regime for all Africans. Africans travelling to Ghana will receive their e-visas online free of charge,” President Mahama declared following a bilateral meeting with his visiting Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, at the Peduase Lodge in the Eastern Region.
“But between Ghana and Zimbabwe are In-laws, have a visa-free environment already. We can travel to each other’s countries without needing a visa. You just hop onto the plane and arrive in each other’s country.”
According to President Mahama, Ghana has a historical obligation to continue welcoming Africans from all across the continent since it is the birthplace of pan-Africanism.
According to him, Ghanaians genuinely believe that African governments should expedite the integration agenda that Osagyefuo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah worked and gave his life for.
He stated that the government would implement a more comprehensive e-visa reform program in May of this year, which included this visa-free policy.
Together, the e-visa and free visa programs, according to President Mahama, should increase Ghana’s appeal as an investment destination, promote integration and tourism, and foster Pan-Africanism.
“Let me assure the public that adequate systems have been put in place to prospective visitors and to ensure that the security of our nation is not compromised,” he said.
“At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to pursue additional visa waiver agreements for Ghanaians, holders of all kinds of Ghanaian passports.”
According to President Mahama, they had signed 23 such visa waiver agreements since taking office in 2025. He claimed that these accords will increase the value of the Ghanaian passport and make travel for our residents easier.
According to President Mahama, the governments of Ghana and Zimbabwe are committed to ensuring their complete and efficient implementation so that their respective populations can experience quantifiable and long-lasting advantages.
President Mahama stated that they reaffirmed their commitment to pan-Africanism, African solidarity, and deeper cooperation with the African Union, the United Nations, and other multilateral institutions on both continental and international concerns.
He said that in an increasingly complicated global context, they will keep working to strengthen their joint positions and safeguard their common interests.
“We also reviewed the current geopolitical situation marked by deepening conflict, supply chain disruptions and volatility in global energy markets,” he said.
“We exchanged views on these developments and reiterated the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and adherence to international law in addressing current global challenges.”
According to President Mahama, they are still dedicated to promoting a fair and just global system that serves the interests of all countries.
He said that President Mnangagwa’s state visit had been fruitful, significant, and forward-thinking.
They added that it had given them a clear road map, fresh impetus to strengthen ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe, and renewed political resolve.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I wish to thank my brother, His Excellency President Mnangagwa, and his delegation for honoring us with this state visit and for the spirit of partnership that has characterized our discussions,” he stated.
President Mahama stated that he was eager to collaborate closely with President Mnangagwa while he was in government and to have the chance to pay him back by travelling to Harare at a mutually agreed-upon time.
He thanked President Mnangagwa for fostering closer ties of friendship and collaboration between their two nations.
According to President Mnangagwa, the warmth of the Ghanaian government and people demonstrates the depth of their historical ties and the special relationship that binds their two sister republics.
He said that the state visit had given them a crucial chance to raise the strategic level of their bilateral ties.
“We remain rooted in the shared ideals of Pan-Africanism, South-South cooperation, and a shared aspiration for African prosperity,” he reiterated.
Source: newsthemegh.com