In 2024 alone, African countries lost an estimated $67.5 million in non-refundable Schengen visa application fees, according to data from the LAGO Collective. The London-based research and arts organization has tracked European short-term visa trends since 2022 and identifies Africa as the region most adversely impacted by visa rejections. These losses represent more than just financial strain-they highlight a deeper issue of access, equity, and mobility for African citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Channel Africa Business Reporter Innocent Semosa has more.

<p>In 2024 alone, African countries lost an estimated $67.5 million in non-refundable Schengen visa application fees, according to data from the LAGO Collective. The London-based research and arts organization has tracked European short-term visa trends since 2022 and identifies Africa as the region most adversely impacted by visa rejections. These losses represent more than just financial strain-they highlight a deeper issue of access, equity, and mobility for African citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Channel Africa Business Reporter Innocent Semosa has more.</p>

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks & market updates.

<p>In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks &amp; market updates.</p>