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On September 11, 2025, the Presidency of Burkina Faso announced a groundbreaking policy to enhance visa openness for African nationals, marking a significant step toward fostering Pan-African unity and facilitating the free movement of people across the continent. During the weekly Council of Ministers meeting, chaired by President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the government adopted a report introducing “free visas for citizens of all African countries,” as part of a broader vision to strengthen historical ties of fraternity among African peoples. This move, while not a complete visa exemption, eliminates visa fees, making travel to Burkina Faso more accessible for Africans.