African travellers lose €60M in EU visa fees amid soaring rejection rates
New data by Africa News reveals a stark imbalance in EU-Africa mobility: Schengen Visa rejection rates for African applicants soar as high as 63%, dwarfing the global average of 18%. Countries like The Gambia, Nigeria, and Comoros face punitive measures and exorbitant costs, with African travellers collectively losing €60 million ($67.5 million) in 2024 alone…