Togo has taken a new step in its policy of African openness.
Togolese authorities have announced the abolition of entry visas for citizens of African countries holding a valid national passport, for stays not exceeding 30 days.
In a statement, the Ministry of Security specified that the measure, decided by the President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, took immediate effect.
The Togolese government presents this decision as a strong signal in favor of regional integration, the free movement of people, and the strengthening of economic exchanges across the continent.
The visa exemption is also part of Togo’s strategy to enhance its attractiveness and position itself as a regional hub for trade, services, and cultural exchanges in West Africa.
A few hours earlier, during the opening of the third edition of Biashara Afrika in Lomé, Faure Gnassingbé had denounced the administrative delays and non-tariff barriers that continue to hinder intra-African trade. The Togolese leader pointed to several “failures” and instructed the Minister of Security to correct the situation “within 48 hours.”
