Imagine waking up one morning with the excitement to travel, explore new places, make unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones, and diving into new cultures without the stress of visa applications or the fear of being turned away at a border.

That is the reality for many passport holders whose travel documents unlock doors around the world, thanks to their strength and global credibility.

But even within Africa, many citizens face roadblocks when attempting to cross borders.

These limitations hinder freedom of movement and stifle opportunities for exchange, growth, and connection.

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, sighted by GhanaWeb Business, Asian countries such as Singapore, Japan, and South Korea continue to top global charts for passport power.

In Africa, Seychelles retains its position as the strongest passport on the continent, climbing one spot to 24th globally, with visa-free access to 156 destinations.

Mauritius follows closely, ranked 27th globally, with access to 149 destinations.

South Africa comes third in Africa, ranked 48th worldwide, offering visa-free access to 103 destinations.

Morocco has now overtaken Kenya, tying with Malawi at 67th globally, with access to 73 countries.

Kenya has dropped to 69th place, with visa-free access to 71 destinations.

Below is the list of the 10 most powerful passports in Africa:



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