Visa-free access doesn't mean unlimited stay - Lom Ahlijah
Lom-Nuku Ahlijah cautioned on Monday, 6 April 2026, on the JoyNews AM show that visa-free access across Africa should not be interpreted as permission for unlimited stays in other countries. He said, "I think it is key to note that this is a free access, that's not an unlimited stay." He explained that this policy is basically an extension of what currently exists for ECOWAS.
Mr. Ahlijah emphasized that visa-free access has been extended to the entire continent, but it does not mean unrestricted movement. He highlighted the potential of the policy to boost intra-African trade and said it is one of the key policy interventions that will help the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). He pointed out that travelling within Africa is often more expensive and less convenient than travelling outside the continent.
Mr. Ahlijah encouraged Africans to explore opportunities firsthand by travelling to other countries. He praised Ghanaian leadership for supporting the initiative and said, "Kudos to the President and our Foreign Minister for working on this."
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Lom Ahlijah, a lawyer and energy expert, discussed visa-free access across Africa. He touched on border protocols and duration of stay limits- hinting at possible implications for continental integration.
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