Rwanda has declared that citizens of other African nations would be able to enter the East African nation without a visa.

The most recent nation on the continent to enact a law aimed at promoting human freedom of movement is Rwanda.

At the World Travel and Tourism Council's 23rd Global Summit, President Paul Kagame made the announcement.

Despite Africa's reliance on foreign tourists which is manifested by 60% of its tourist being foreigners, Paul Kagame, at the event, pitched Africa's potential as “a unified tourism destination”.

“Any African, can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and they will not pay a thing to enter our country."

“We should not lose sight of our own continental market. Africans are the future of global tourism as our middle class continues to grow at a fast pace in the decades to come," he added.

Starting November 2023, Ghanaians will enjoy visa-free travel to South Africa, enabling citizens of both nations to visit each other without the requirement of a visa for stays up to 90 days.

Additionally, Kenya has revealed its intentions to facilitate the unrestricted entry of Africans into the country.

Upon implementation, Rwanda will become the fourth African country to eliminate travel restrictions for its citizens. The Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles have already exempted African citizens from visa requirements.

In 2016, the African Union introduced the African passport with the goal of unleashing the continent's potential, mirroring the European Union's model.

The African Passport and the concept of free movement for people aim to eliminate constraints on Africans' ability to travel, work, and reside within their own continent, according to the AU's website.

It's worth noting that, until now, the travel document had only been issued to diplomats and AU officials.