It is expected that AU\u2019s much-vaunted single passport scheme for citizens of its member countries will help ease the free movement of peoples and goods across the continent.<\/p>\n
A general passport issued by the African Union appears close to fruition as a date is set for its issuance to continental Africans who crave it, according to a statement seen by APA this weekend.<\/p>\n
The AU says its passport will mark a new dawn in the movement of Africans within the continent, dissolving borders, maximising trade opportunities and facilitating unprecedented connectedness and collaboration among peoples of the continent.<\/p>\n
It was originally intended to be issued in 2020 but unresolved issues surrounding its features and other logistical challenges prevented its launch that year.<\/p>\n
The AU says the issuance of the passports will coincide with marking Africa Liberation Day (May 25th) and\u00a0contribute seamlessly to this year\u2019s theme; \u2018The Year of Education \u2013 Educate an African fit for the 21st Century.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201dWith its unveiling, the African Union takes a monumental step towards realising its vision of a truly integrated Africa, and a progressive move towards Agenda 2063\u201d according to the statement.<\/p>\n
The passport to be issued by the AU will replace those of its 55 member countries whose holders will be exempted from visas for the whole of Africa.<\/p>\n
Current Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Chad\u2019s late President Idriss D\u00e9by were its main architects.<\/p>\n
Meawhile the outgoing AU Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat states that \u201cthe AU passport represents a bold step towards realising our vision of a united and integrated Africa. It is a testament to our determination to break down barriers and foster greater cooperation among member states.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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