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March 27, 2026
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Sam Jonah to lead push for borderless Africa under new continental campaign
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Key Points
- Ghanaian business leader Sam Jonah has been appointed lead champion for the "Make Africa Borderless Now" campaign.
- The initiative, led by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), aims to promote free movement and deeper economic integration across Africa.
- Its core objective is to galvanize support for the African Union’s Free Movement Protocol, seen as vital for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Organizers plan to gather 10 million signatures by February 2027 to present to African heads of state, urging ratification of the protocol.
- Sam Jonah will leverage his international profile and credibility to rally political and institutional support, emphasizing a shift from rhetoric to grassroots action.
Why This Matters
This initiative is highly significant for Ghana, a strong proponent and host of the AfCFTA Secretariat. Accelerating the Free Movement Protocol directly supports the AfCFTA's goals, which are crucial for Ghanaian businesses to access a larger continental market, attract investment, and facilitate cross-border trade, ultimately boosting Ghana's economic integration and growth.
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