Nigeria, May 19 -- The Togolese government has removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries.

It will now allow holders of valid African passports to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to 30 days - the latest attempt by African countries to ease movement across the continent.

The country's Minister of Security, Calixte Madjoulba, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the decision is aimed at deepening regional integration and boosting cross-border cooperation on the continent.

Mr Madjoulba linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to the country's commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation.

He said the policy is part of Togo's broader agenda to strengthen the free move...