Visa-Free Africa: A Panacea for the Integration of Africa.
12 Pages Posted: 4 Mar 2019 Last revised: 1 Jun 2020
Date Written: February 12, 2019
Abstract
Lots of commentators/observers (international and local) have argued on the issue of a Visa-free Africa, been the route to Africa’s integration. Some have said it’s necessary for a liberalized Africa and easy movement of Africans across borders, free movement of goods and services and labour. Others have argued that Africa is a long way from achieving a Visa-free continent, owing their assertion to issues of terrorism, banditry, dumping, smuggling, spread of diseases and increased crime generally. Africa is building on the experiences of Europe and some of the sub-regions in Africa, to create one of the largest markets in the world with over 1 billion persons; it’s not a mean feat and certainly isn’t going to come on a platter of gold. There’ll be series of lobbying, trade deals, Visa-policy alterations, huge investment in the connectivity of Africa and her Transport system, if Africa is to truly Integrate.
Keywords: Visa, Integration, Africa, Economy, Trade
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