“I take this solemn occasion to announce today that, as of Jan. 1, 2027, entry into the Republic of the Congo will no longer be subject to visas for all African peoples,” Sassou Nguesso said during the celebration of Africa Day.
The Congolese head of state called for the free movement of African populations across the continent. He also voiced support for the usage of a single African passport.
The Congolese leader made the announcement during Africa Day celebrations held alongside the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in Brazzaville.
Nguesso said the decision was intended to strengthen African unity, regional cooperation and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to boost intra-African trade and economic connectivity.
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