AfDB, AU Renew Visa-Free Push for AfCFTA

AfDB and AU intensify efforts for visa-free Africa to drive AfCFTA growth by easing mobility barriers that fragment airspace and labor markets. Policymakers highlight reduced transaction costs, labor exchange, and private sector gains at Addis Ababa symposium. Investments in digital IDs, border tech, and SAATM aim to address security concerns and harmonize protocols like ECOWAS.