Accra – Presidents of Ghana and Zimbabwe met in Accra on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation and expanding trade between the two countries.
The meeting formed part of the three day State Visit by Zimbabwean President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, who is in Ghana at the invitation of his host, President John Dramani Mahama. The discussions focused on lifting relations to a higher level for the benefit of citizens in both nations.
The two leaders reviewed historical ties dating back to Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, during which Ghana provided material and diplomatic support. They also reflected on Ghana’s contribution to Zimbabwe’s nation building through personnel deployed in sectors such as education, the judiciary and health. 
President Mahama said the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area presents an opportunity to boost trade and economic growth between the two countries. He described the visit as a sign of renewed commitment to harness opportunities that would improve livelihoods in both states.
He noted that the number of negotiated Memoranda of Understanding signals a practical approach to cooperation. The Ghanaian leader also announced that from May 25, which marks African Union Day, Ghana will commence free e visa access for all Africans as part of efforts to advance continental integration, Pan Africanism and tourism while maintaining security.
President Mnangagwa commended the long standing bond between the two countries and acknowledged Ghana’s role during Zimbabwe’s liberation era. He expressed appreciation for assistance provided in key sectors and paid tribute to Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang for her contribution to Zimbabwe’s development when she served as Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa. He also honoured the late Ambassador Ebenezer Moses Debrah for his role in establishing Zimbabwe’s Foreign Service.
The Zimbabwean leader called for closer collaboration between private sectors in both countries and welcomed the outcome of the Business Round Table involving Ghanaian and Zimbabwean business communities. He spoke on the value of people to people exchanges and tourism, revealing ongoing efforts to establish a sister city arrangement between Cape Coast and Victoria Falls.
During the visit, the two countries signed several agreements, including the Agreed Minutes on the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, an MoU on Political and Diplomatic Consultations, cooperation between their Foreign Service Institutes, and agreements covering sports, health, energy, archives and tourism.
Additional agreements included cooperation on the construction of the Museum of African Liberation, an MoU between ZimTrade and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, and a partnership between Geo Pomona Waste Management Private Limited and the Jospong Group of Companies.
In his remarks, President Mahama said, “There is something profoundly reassuring about the friendship between Ghana and Zimbabwe. It has endured the test of time, it has adapted to changing circumstances, and remains anchored in the mutual respect and trust that exist between us. We celebrated that friendship when I hosted President Emmerson Mnangagwa to a state banquet last night.”
