The delegation representing the campaign was warmly received at the Prime Minister’s Office in Lesotho by Chief of Staff Hon. Shale Sofone, acting on behalf of Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Sam Matekane.
The Trans-African Tourism & Unity Campaign has evolved from a symbolic journey into a dynamic continental movement sweeping across southern Africa. Led by Ras Mubarak, a former Ghanaian parliamentarian, the campaign has gained momentum through high-level engagements with government leaders, media outreach, and grassroots conversations. Central to their mission is the urgent call for Africa to remove internal restrictions and promote unrestricted travel for all its citizens.
A pivotal stop on this tour was in Botswana, where on September 29, Mubarak and his team met with Moeti Caesar Mohwasa, Minister for State President, in Gaborone. Their dialogue centered on advancing visa-free policies, stimulating tourism, enhancing trade within Africa, and strengthening continental solidarity.
“Your initiative showcases the immense power that emerges when Africans unite with a shared vision to abolish borders and promote a visa-free continent,” Mohwasa commented, as reported by The Pan Afrikanist.
Mubarak lauded Botswana’s dedication to sustainable tourism and environmental preservation. “Despite a population of only 2.4 million, your country stands tall among larger neighbors, proving that vision and resolve can transcend size,” he remarked.
He urged African leaders to expedite progress beyond the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which outlines developmental aspirations for the next 40 years. “We call on governments to commit now-not decades later-to open doors for Africa’s youth and secure the continent’s future,” Mubarak stressed. “A continent connected by free movement is a continent empowered.”
In Botswana, the campaign’s message reached a wide audience through interviews on Gabz FM and Botswana Television, amplifying their call for unity and mobility.
The tour then proceeded to Eswatini, where the team engaged with government officials and members of the African diaspora. Mubarak held meaningful discussions with Ghanaian and Nigerian expatriates, focusing on shared Pan-African ambitions. “Our exchanges were fruitful, reflecting the Africa we aspire to build,” he noted.
A highlight in Eswatini was the meeting with Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Environment and Tourism, Jane Mkhonta-Simelane. Officials expressed strong backing for the campaign’s vision of visa-free travel. Before leaving the 15th country on their itinerary, Mubarak described Eswatini as “a hidden gem, rich in natural beauty, warm-hearted people, and vibrant traditions.”
Earlier in Lesotho, the delegation had the privilege of meeting His Majesty King Letsie III alongside senior officials including Chief of Staff Shale Sofone and Press Secretary Thapelo Mabote. Their discussions in Maseru emphasized tourism’s critical role in building interpersonal ties and economic collaboration.
“Creating a borderless Africa is not only achievable but essential for economic prosperity and cultural cohesion,” Mubarak told Lesotho News. “We are optimistic that a visa-free Africa will become a reality within five years.”
From government offices in Botswana to ministries in Eswatini and the royal palace in Lesotho, the campaign’s message is clear: Africa’s future depends on mobility, mutual trust, and shared opportunities rather than mere rhetoric.
What started as a bold vision with the Trans-African Tourism & Unity Campaign is steadily transforming into a tangible movement for policy change-advancing one border crossing at a time.