Africa Without Borders: Ras Mubarak's Epic 40,000km Quest for Visa-Free Travel by 2030

Accra ,Ghana - August 18, 2025 - In a bold move to promote African unity and economic integration, former Kumbungu MP Ras Mubarak has launched a 163-day journey across 39 African countries, covering over 40,000 kilometers. The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign, spearheaded by Mubarak, aims to persuade African leaders to adopt visa-free policies, facilitating free movement and economic integration across the continent.

Briefing the news media before departure,Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, endorsed and applauded the initiative cautioning participants to prioritise safety. “I just drew their attention that security is the most important thing because there are bad people all over the world. As much as possible, they should spend the night within towns. Usually, when you spend too much time in the bush, it is risky,” he stated.

Mubarak's campaign seeks to persuade African leaders to adopt visa-free policies, making it easier for Africans to travel and conduct business across borders,boost tourism and trade and to foster economic integration.

The campaign aligns with the African Union's Agenda 2063, which envisions a united, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.

The former MP and his team will travel through West, Central, Southern, and Eastern Africa, engaging with African leaders, civil society, and citizens along the route. The journey will take them through diverse African nations, including Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa, before ending back in Ghana.

The Mahama administration has officially endorsed the Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign, demonstrating its commitment to promoting African unity and economic integration. 

"This campaign is a movement to reclaim Africa's narrative through open borders and shared prosperity. By fostering a visa-free Africa, we pave the way for a stronger, more connected continent for future generations," Mubarak said. His initiative aims to urge African leaders to adopt one currency, work toward a borderless Africa, and appreciate the enormous impact this will have on their people.

Source – Lead News Online/Emmanuel Kofi Ahadzi