The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has embarked on a historic 40,000-kilometre road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025.
This groundbreaking initiative spans 163 days with the core objective of promoting a visa-free Africa by 2030, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 vision for a united and prosperous continent.
Endorsed by the government of Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and led by former Ghanaian legislator Ras Mubarak, the campaign seeks to foster continental unity, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism.
The journey will make its first stop in Lomé, Togo, on August 18, before continuing to Cotonou, Benin, and Nigeria. Other destinations include Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic.
Further stops will be made in Chad, Niger, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso, before concluding back in Ghana.
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign is a bold step toward breaking down visa barriers, boosting intra-African tourism, and driving economic growth, youth empowerment, and cross-border collaboration.
Starting in Ghana’s vibrant capital, the journey symbolizes Africa’s shared heritage and collective ambition for an integrated, visa-free continent.
According to campaign lead Ras Mubarak, a former Member of Parliament and dedicated Pan-Africanist, the campaign represents a movement to reclaim Africa’s narrative through open borders and shared prosperity. By advocating for a visa-free Africa, the initiative aims to pave the way for a stronger, more connected continent for future generations.
The campaign’s itinerary includes meetings with African Heads of Government to present letters advocating for visa-free policies, press briefings in each country, cultural showcases, and stakeholder engagements to promote tourism as a catalyst for unity and economic inclusion.
The campaign is proudly supported by a coalition of partners committed to Africa’s development, including the Office of the Chief of Staff of Ghana, Afrimex Gold, National Investment Bank, Ghana Gold Board, GLICO Insurance, GNPC, Telecel Ghana, National Lottery Authority, Delcielo Optical Services, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Stanbic Bank Ghana, Pan African Progressive Front, Africans Rising, and Radisson Blu Brazzaville.
These partners bring expertise in finance, insurance, energy, telecommunications, hospitality, and civil society, ensuring the campaign’s sustainability and impact.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
