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Two African nations granted visa-free Schengen access by 2026
Mauritius and Seychelles are the only African countries granted visa-free entry to the Schengen Area for short stays as of 2026.
August 13, 2026
Millions Across UK and Europe Witness Rare Solar Eclipse
Millions across the UK and Europe gathered to watch a major solar eclipse, with some regions experiencing total darkness while others enjoyed a significant partial obscuration of the Sun.
August 12, 2026
Solar eclipse traces path over UK and European nations
A significant solar eclipse has darkened skies across the UK and Europe, marking the most notable such event in the region since 1999 and drawing large crowds of observers.
August 12, 2026
Europe faces major shortage of protective glasses ahead of total solar eclipse
Europe is experiencing a severe shortage of eclipse glasses as demand for protective eyewear skyrockets ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse.
August 11, 2026
Germany leads Europe in Nigerian deportations with 457 removals in 18 months
Germany has become the leading European nation for deporting Nigerian migrants, with 457 people forcibly returned over an 18-month period, according to data from the Deportees Emergency Reception and Support team.
August 10, 2026
Dangote Refinery Remains Europe’s Primary Jet Fuel Source for Second Straight Month
Dangote Refinery has maintained its lead over the United States as Europe's primary jet fuel supplier for the second month, supplying nearly 20 percent of the continent's imports in July.
August 6, 2026
Severe European Drought Drives Rhine River to Historic Lows
Record-breaking heat across Europe has caused major rivers like the Rhine and Danube to hit historic low levels, threatening shipping, energy production, and agriculture.
August 3, 2026
Five potential impacts of revised European visa policies on African travelers
Political debates over tightening European borders and restricting Schengen area travel to EU citizens could create new hurdles for African travelers and residents.
July 31, 2026
Mass Evacuations Across Crete as Wildfires Plague Southern Europe
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Crete as powerful winds fuel out-of-control wildfires, resulting in the tragic deaths of three Greek firefighters.
July 30, 2026
Spanish residents return home as looming heatwave sparks wildfire concerns
Thousands of Spanish evacuees are heading home as officials warn that an approaching heatwave could trigger new wildfires across the region.
July 29, 2026