Uganda has added its voice to the growing call for a visa-free Africa, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni pledging strong support for the Trans-Africa Tourism & Unity Campaign during a high-level meeting on Monday evening at the Mayuge State Lodge.The campaign, led by a delegation from the Ghana Consulate in Uganda, seeks to eliminate visa barriers across the continent to promote tourism, unity, and economic integration.The delegation accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) briefed the President on the strategic benefits of visa-free travel within Africa.President reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional cooperation and said the initiative aligns with national tourism priorities aimed at increasing arrivals, improving competitiveness, and enhancing Uganda’s appeal as a key destination in East Africa.He emphasized that unity and economic cooperation are central to Africa’s transformation. He noted that easing movement would enhance trade, strengthen people-to-people connections, and reinforce the continent’s shared identity.Simplicious Gessa, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Public Relations Manager said that Uganda’s endorsement strengthens the argument that a visa-free Africa is not only overdue but also essential for the continent’s growth.“A visa-free regime would reduce travel costs, simplify movement, and make cross-border tourism more seamless an advantage already enjoyed by regions such as the European Union.” Gessa said.He added that removing visa restrictions could significantly increase intra-African travel, which currently accounts for a small fraction of the continent’s tourism traffic.More Africans traveling within Africa would mean more business for hotels, airlines, tour operators, cultural sites, and local communities creating jobs and boosting revenue.“Another important aspect is that visa-free travel would allow countries to jointly market regional circuits, enabling visitors to experience multiple African attractions in one trip. Such integration, would elevate Africa’s competitiveness on the global tourism stage.” Gessa said.This move follows a recently concluded seven-day familiarization trip to Uganda by a group of 30 Kenyan tour operators, travel agents, and hoteliers, who visited the country to experience its diverse tourism offerings, including wildlife, adventure, and cultural attractions.The visit, which concluded in early November 2025, was part of an initiative to deepen regional collaboration, promote “borderless” East African travel, and create joint tourism packages. This effort is supported by the Uganda Tourism Board and follows the Uganda–Kenya Coastal Tourism Conference.The post Visa-Free Africa: Uganda Endorses Trans-Africa Tourism Campaign appeared first on The Insider.