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Olamuyiwa Oluwafemi Solomon, The linkage between free movement of persons and national development in Africa, ASIO Journal of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences Invention (ASIO-JHMSSI), 2026, 10(1): 01-05.

Olamuyiwa Oluwafemi Solomon*

Independent Consultant, Free Movement, Mobility and Humanitarian Affairs. African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Doi : 10.2016-14781119; https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2026-71341426/ASIO-JHMSSI/10.2016-14781119/V10/I1/753/OOS

ABSTRACT:-

The free movement of persons across African borders is a cornerstone of regional integration and a catalyst for national development. By facilitating labor mobility, knowledge exchange, and cross-border trade, it enhances productivity, fosters innovation, and strengthens socio-economic ties among states. This linkage contributes to poverty reduction, human capital development, and market expansion, while also promoting cultural cohesion and political stability. However, challenges such as uneven infrastructure, security concerns, and policy harmonization remain critical to fully realizing its potential. Understanding this dynamic relationship is essential for shaping inclusive growth strategies and advancing the African Union’s vision of continental unity and prosperity.

Keywords: African Union, Free Movement of Persons, Integration, Mobility, Labour.

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