Schengen Visa Shock for Comorians: New Schengen data shows Comoros with a 62.8% refusal rate in 2024, the highest among African countries, and estimates put African applicants’ lost non-refundable fees at about €60 million. Travel Access Updates: DR Congo published a 2026 eVisa eligibility list (including Comoros) with a 90-day validity rule; Mozambique and India also released 2026 eVisa eligibility lists that include Comoros; Jamaica confirms 16 African countries with visa-free entry in 2026 (Comoros not listed in the excerpt). Regional Mobility Rules: Bahrain opened an online visa route for eligible African nationals including Comoros; Uganda’s 2026 visa-free list includes Comoros; Ethiopia expanded tourist visa-on-arrival eligibility to include Comoros. Language & Tech Culture: In Bujumbura, Burundi hosted the 7th Kiswahili promotion conference, pushing Kiswahili into AI and digital education. Comoros in the Wider Cultural Orbit: A tourism-focused piece argues Africa’s cultures are still underrepresented globally, calling for more experience-led cultural travel.