President John Dramani Mahama has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and Zambia, allowing visa-free travel for holders of all categories of passports.
He described the agreement as a significant milestone in promoting the free movement of people across Africa.
Speaking to the National Assembly of the Republic of Zambia on Friday, February 5, President Mahama revealed that the visa-free arrangement was among 10 MoUs signed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
“This afternoon, we have signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding as the framework for our cooperation. Prominent among these is the MoU to allow visa-free travel for all categories of passport holders between Ghana and Zambia,” he said, emphasizing that the move supports Africa’s integration agenda.
President Mahama also highlighted the importance of deeper regional collaboration to boost trade, investment, and shared prosperity, while commending Zambia for stabilizing its macroeconomic environment. He praised the improved performance of the Zambian kwacha and ongoing economic reforms, noting that these developments send positive signals to investors and regional partners.
The President further expressed confidence in Zambia’s democratic institutions ahead of the country’s general elections in August 2026 and reaffirmed Ghana’s support for peaceful, free, and fair polls.
He added that both nations have revitalized the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, providing a structured framework for collaboration across key sectors, including trade, energy, tourism, mining, agriculture, education, science and technology, youth development, and defence.
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