In a move to foster greater regional integration and tourism, Burkina Faso’s junta-led government has waived visa fees for all African travellers. The country’s security minister announced the decision last week, following a cabinet meeting chaired by junta head Captain Ibrahim Traoré, a vocal proponent of pan-African unity. While visa fees have been abolished, African citizens must still complete an online application for approval. This initiative aligns with a broader trend among West African nations, including Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, which have recently eased travel restrictions for African citizens. The move is seen as a strategic effort by the country to gain support and boost its economy following its exit from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, along with Mali and Niger. The government, however, faces criticism for its handling of ongoing security challenges from armed groups, which control a significant portion of the country.
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I would like to go to African with my culture.
Support for Traile
God Support to Traaole
God Support to TraaoleNo economy exploitation, no time to beg, Traile you the leader from Bukina Faso.
Good news for all African Countries and I say the people of Brokino Faso not to lost this golden opportunity and stand by their government, in order to have their own resources, Speaking from Somalia. May Allah survive you from the enemies and mercenaries . Be united and united
Please remind me the President of Ibrahim Traore May Allah give him long life and health.
Its time for Somalia 🇸🇴 to wake up may Allah bless Africa ❤️
Fxck u if you still call him Junta after this great gentlemen making history.
The world is watching Traoré because he dares to defy the old rules. He’s not just changing Burkina Faso—he’s rewriting the narrative of African leadership. And people are waking up to that truth.
What are they really doing in Africa. Nothing good for Africa
What I admire most about Ibrahim Traoré is that he never forgets who he is fighting for—the everyday people who’ve been left behind for too long.
Hopefully the.begining
So what Africa is for Africa not for European or American France we the youth of Africa we support AES and Russia in Africa not Europe union America France ok saeed from west Africa in Ghana 🇬🇭
Shalom…dearheart…I am so proud of you and I pray for you…I have been trying to get home to Africa since 2004 but I will not stop until I get home…what is the process to get where you all are…let me know and keep on being Blessed in and on Purpose! Shalom remember Only What You Do For Christ will Last,,,Shalom Elder Nevia 🙏🙏🙏