<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hood Box Office LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel guides, safety notes and trip planning for Black women traveling the world.]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:47:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blackinafrica.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria for Black Travelers: Visa, Yellow Fever, Safety Numbers and Ride Apps (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lagos and Abuja draw a big diaspora crowd, for family, business and the music. Nigeria also has the highest US advisory level of the countries we cover, so plan carefully. Checked 6 October 2026. Entry for US passport holders You need a visa before you travel. Apply on Nigeria's official e-visa portal, evisa.immigration.gov.ng. The tourist visa is single entry, valid 90 days from issue, for a stay of up to 30 days. Check the current fee on the portal. Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival,...]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/post/nigeria-for-black-travelers-visa-yellow-fever-safety-numbers-ride-apps-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac3f38bae0ab5beff1a4ec2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_efeeaceb704148a2872b8887804a2596~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black in Africa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco for Black Travelers: Entry Rules, Safety Numbers and Getting Around (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marrakesh, Fes and Casablanca are a short flight from Europe and visa-free for Americans. Here is the practical side, checked 7 October 2026. Entry for US passport holders No visa for stays under 90 days. Passport valid at least 6 months on arrival, with a blank page for the entry stamp. No vaccinations are required for entry. Numbers to save Police: 19 from a landline, 190 from a mobile Emergency services: 15 US Embassy Rabat: +212 537 63-72-00 (after hours: +212 661 13-19-39) US Consulate...]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/post/morocco-for-black-travelers-entry-rules-safety-numbers-getting-around-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac3f38bae0ab5beff1a4ec1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_16ce35b058e84735a5ac99a00094526c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black in Africa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya for Black Travelers: eTA, Safety Numbers and Ride Apps (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nairobi is East Africa's biggest hub and the starting point for most safari trips. Every visitor now needs an electronic travel authorization, so sort that first. Checked 6 October 2026. Entry for US passport holders You need an eTA before you fly. Apply at etakenya.go.ke. Fees start at $30, with an expedited option for $100 more. Processing takes about 3 business days; apply at least 2 weeks before you travel. Passport valid 6 months, with 2 blank pages. Yellow fever card: only needed if you...]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/post/kenya-for-black-travelers-eta-safety-numbers-ride-apps-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac3f38bae0ab5beff1a4ec0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5e4e2f8ea5c8493cb3427daeda4bea67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black in Africa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana for Black Travelers: eVisa, Yellow Fever Card, Safety Numbers and Ride Apps (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many Black travelers, Ghana is a homecoming trip, and Accra is where most first visits start. The entry rules changed in 2026, so check this list before you book. Checked 3 October 2026. Entry for US passport holders You need a visa before you fly. Apply online at evisa.immigration.gov.gh (the portal opened 25 May 2026). Standard single entry is listed at $260, with 3 to 5 business days processing; faster options cost more. Yellow fever vaccination card: required for every traveler 9...]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/post/accra-for-black-women-evisa-yellow-fever-card-safety-numbers-and-ride-apps-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac3f38bae0ab5beff1a4ebf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_1f05864c4355439994a0074c31c144df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black in Africa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal for Black Travelers: Entry Rules, Safety Numbers and Getting Around (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal holds the US State Department's lowest advisory level, and Dakar is one of West Africa's easiest first stops: visa-free for Americans and French-speaking. Checked 4 October 2026. Entry for US passport holders No visa for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival, with a blank page for the stamp. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, and required if you arrive from a yellow fever country. Numbers to save Police and emergencies: 17 US Embassy Dakar (24/7):...]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/post/dakar-for-black-women-entry-rules-safety-numbers-and-getting-around-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac3f38bae0ab5beff1a4ebe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d4d72f1e77e3469b99d573087e52a8f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black in Africa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa for Black Travelers: Entry Rules, Safety Numbers and Ride Apps (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Town and Johannesburg are where most first trips to South Africa start. The country is visa-free for Americans, but it comes with real safety rules. Here is the practical side, checked 4 October 2026. Entry for US passport holders No visa for stays under 90 days. Passport valid at least 30 days past your departure date, with 2 blank visa pages side by side. Airlines and border officers check this. Yellow fever card only if you arrive from, or transit through, a yellow fever country....]]></description><link>https://www.blackinafrica.com/post/cape-town-for-black-women-entry-rules-safety-numbers-and-ride-apps-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac3f38bae0ab5beff1a4ebd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e101278b32d24492b9660c50070f0d26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black in Africa</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>