Africa World Airlines is set for direct flights from Accra to Ouagadougou starting July 1

Africa World Airlines (AWA) has launched its highly anticipated direct flight from Accra to Ouagadougou’s new Donsin International Airport. The event took place at Palms by Eagles, formerly Holiday Inn, at Airport City in Accra.

The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, David Kabre, and the Vice President of AWA, Zhang Andy, attended the launch.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Kabre noted that this development would strengthen diplomatic ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso.

“Today, we celebrate West African unity. This development comes at a perfect time when our bilateral trade has reached US$22 million annually,” he said.

“Ghanaian businesses are making their mark in Burkina Faso, especially in the communication and construction sectors.” He added that the new flight route would make it easier for more Ghanaians to explore opportunities in Burkina Faso’s growing economy.

“Our mining sector goes beyond gold — it also includes zinc, manganese, and phosphate. Ghana’s technology and services would find a ready market in Burkina Faso,” he stated.

He emphasized the potential for educational collaboration, noting that universities in Burkina Faso could now more easily partner with their Ghanaian counterparts through student exchange programmes, joint projects, and academic collaborations — all made possible by Africa World Airlines (AWA).

“Professional exchanges in healthcare, engineering, education, and technology will be facilitated by this new route. Burkina Faso has much to learn from Ghana’s experience and much knowledge to share in return,” he said.

Kabre also took the opportunity to thank AWA Vice President Zhang Andy and highlighted the positive impact the new flight route would have on the transport communities of both countries. He noted that thousands of Burkinabé citizens living and working in Ghana contribute significantly to national development while maintaining strong ties to their homeland.

“This will help Burkinabé businessmen in Kumasi attend family celebrations without losing weeks of work or facing the risks of road travel,” he said. “The route will strengthen the human bonds that form the foundation of lasting international friendship.”

He further noted that Burkina Faso has been a strong advocate for African solutions to African challenges, particularly in promoting intra-African trade and economic transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Ambassador Kabre expressed deep gratitude to Africa World Airlines for choosing Ouagadougou as a new destination. “This decision demonstrates confidence in our country’s potential and a commitment to West Africa.”

He concluded by saying, “This is not just the launch of a new route — it is a launch of friendship and partnership.”

He also extended his thanks to the Government of Ghana and to former President John Mahama for their continuous support of regional aviation and efforts to foster collaboration.