Nigeria, Angola Seal Diplomatic Visa Waiver Deal at AU Summit in Addis Ababa
Nigeria and Angola have strengthened their longstanding bilateral relations with the signing of a Bilateral Agreement on the Waiver of Visa Requirements for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports.
The landmark agreement was formalized on Sunday, February 15, 2026, on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The development was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday afternoon.
Under the new arrangement, holders of Diplomatic and Official passports from both countries will no longer require visas to travel between Nigeria and Angola for official engagements.
The agreement is expected to ease diplomatic movements, enhance high-level engagements, and further deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, security, and regional integration.
The signing took place on the margins of the 39th Session of the African Union, underscoring both nations’ commitment to strengthening intra-African collaboration and promoting continental unity.
Nigeria and Angola have maintained cordial diplomatic ties over the years, particularly in the oil and gas sector, where both countries are key players on the continent.
The move aligns with broader African efforts aimed at improving mobility across the continent and advancing regional integration frameworks.
