Ghana and Zambia have signed a bilateral air services agreement to allow direct flights between the two countries, a move expected to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the agreement at the Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue in Lusaka on Friday, February 6, 2026, describing it as a major step toward improving connectivity and reducing the cost of travel and trade between the two nations.
“Partnership in execution will determine our success. I am encouraged by the agreements we have signed during this state visit, including the visa waiver that will allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free, and the bilateral air services agreement that will enable direct flights between Ghana and Zambia,” President Mahama said.
He added that the agreements would enhance mobility and facilitate the movement of goods, capital, and people, strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The air services deal is expected to create new opportunities for businesses, investors, and tourism operators by making travel faster and more affordable.
The agreement forms part of President Mahama’s three-day state visit to Zambia, aimed at deepening trade, investment, and private sector cooperation between Ghana and Zambia.
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