The agreement was signed during an official visit to Algiers by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs

Ghana and Algeria have signed a visa waiver agreement to strengthen their partnership and boost cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement was signed during an official visit to Algiers by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. It means that citizens of both countries can now travel between Ghana and Algeria without needing a visa.

The announcement followed important meetings with Algeria’s President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf.

As part of the visit, both countries also agreed to increase collaboration in several areas. These include offering more scholarships for Ghanaian students in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and engineering.

Other key plans from the visit include launching a direct flight between Accra and Algiers, establishing a partnership in oil and gas, and enhancing cooperation in security and intelligence sharing. Ghana and Algeria also agreed to restart their Joint Economic Cooperation program.

Officials say the visit has helped to renew the strong friendship between Ghana and Algeria, which dates back to the early years following both nations’ independence.