by Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move falls in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063. The flagship projects of Agenda 2063 are programmes and initiatives which have been identified as key to accelerating Africa's economic growth and socio development over a 50-year period. Kwame Senou the Executive Director at THOP Institute, a think tank that is committed to fostering Africa's economic and human development, spoke to SABC News from Côte d'Ivoire. Senou says visa-free intra-Africa travel will lead to more accessible travel, increasing job opportunities and economic development.

<p>by Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move falls in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063. The flagship projects of Agenda 2063 are programmes and initiatives which have been identified as key to accelerating Africa's economic growth and socio development over a 50-year period. Kwame Senou the Executive Director at THOP Institute, a think tank that is committed to fostering Africa's economic and human development, spoke to SABC News from Côte d'Ivoire. Senou says visa-free intra-Africa travel will lead to more accessible travel, increasing job opportunities and economic development.</p>

Award-winning Current Affairs programme and News talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want to hear - beating deadlines, making headlines. Shows at 5-6am, 12-12:30pm weekdays and Newsbreak Talk on weekends from 12-1pm.

<p>Award-winning Current Affairs programme and News talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want to hear - beating deadlines, making headlines. Shows at 5-6am, 12-12:30pm weekdays and Newsbreak Talk on weekends from 12-1pm.</p>

Advertisement