Ghana and Zambia have agreed to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, a move seen as a major step toward deeper regional integration and freer movement across Africa.
The agreement was confirmed by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during President John Dramani Mahama’s official three-day visit to Zambia, which is focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, economic cooperation and people-to-people ties between both countries.
President Mahama arrived in Lusaka on Wednesday, February 4, where he was received at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.
According to Ghanaian officials, the visa waiver was one of the key outcomes of bilateral discussions between the two governments. Under the new arrangement, citizens of Ghana and Zambia will be able to enter and travel between both countries without visas, removing long-standing administrative hurdles.
Ablakwa said the policy is expected to facilitate business activities, boost tourism, and promote cultural, educational and professional exchanges, while easing travel for students, entrepreneurs and workers.
The visa-free agreement also reflects a broader push by both countries to enhance cooperation and connectivity, aligning with continental efforts to promote African integration and mobility.
Observers say the move signals renewed commitment by Accra and Lusaka to closer ties and could serve as a model for deeper collaboration among African states.
