Ethiopia: Time Ethiopia Ends Visa Barriers for Africans

The 38th AU Assembly, scheduled for February 15-16, 2025, will bring global attention to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as it hosts crucial discussions that will shape Africa’s future. During this summit, African Heads of State and Government will adopt new policies and resolutions on governance, development, justice, and continental unity. Among the most pressing issues is the need to dismantle barriers that hinder intra-African movement, particularly restrictive visa policies that contradict the aspirations of Agenda 2063. As the host nation of the African Union (AU), Ethiopia has an unparalleled opportunity to lead by example and announce a bold decision: granting visa-free access to all African citizens. Doing so would not only align with…