A decision by Benin to allow Africans travelling to the west African country in without visas has been applauded by many social media users from across the world.

Earlier, Rwanda made a similar decision earlier in the year together with Ghana in a move meant to promote intra-Africa trade in line with Africa Union’s 2030 Agenda for “a continent with seamless borders” to ease movement.

“Keep on the good work. We will rule the world one day. Our time shall come,” tweeted Musa B. Wali, echoing Robaa, who added, “Yes that’s the Africa I want.”

In July, Namibian and Ghana also announced plans to introduce visa-on-arrival for African citizens.

‘‘Learning from Rwanda, I have decided that Benin will no longer require visas for other Africans,’‘ President Talon announced in Rwanda on August 30, 2016 while on a three day visit.

Such a move was necessary to promote tourism and south-south cooperation, Beninese Foreign Affairs Ministry statement said.

“My hope is that the cooperation between Benin and Rwanda could be emulated by other African countries”.

Presidents Kagame and Talon also announced enforcement of an airline agreement between the two countries beginning September 2,2016 to facilitate direct flights between Cotonou and Kigali.

President Talon arrived in Kigali on Monday with a delegation comprising of government officials and business people.