African countries are increasingly taking steps to make it easier for citizens to travel across the continent, as governments seek to promote tourism, trade and economic integration with visa-free travel.
The latest developments have come from Chad and the Republic of the Congo, which have announced plans to remove visa requirements for African nationals from January 1, 2027.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby said the policy was aimed at strengthening African unity and making the free movement of people and goods across the continent a practical reality.
The Republic of the Congo has announced a similar measure, with President Denis Sassou-Nguesso confirming that the country will abolish visa requirements for all African nationals from January 1, 2027.
The moves come amid wider efforts to achieve the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), including reducing barriers to movement and increasing economic cooperation between African countries.
