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world2 months ago•2 min saved

US trims Africa visa processing to 20 hubs, reshaping regional access

The United States plans to cut Africa’s visa-processing footprint from about 50 embassies and consulates to 20 regional hubs, located in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kampala, Kigali, Kinshasa, Lagos, Lome, Luanda, Malabo, Monrovia, Nairobi, Port Louis, Praia and Yaoundé. Neighboring countries could be required to travel to these hubs for interviews and biometrics, a move framed as greater efficiency under the Trump administration but critics warn of longer waits and higher travel costs for applicants.

via Business Insider Africa|

#africa #consular-services #regional-hubs

government1 year ago•2 min saved

USDA Plans Major Staff Relocation to Support Farmers

The Agriculture Department plans to move most of its Washington-based employees to five regional hubs across the U.S., consolidating or closing several offices, including those of the U.S. Forest Service, as part of a broader effort to decentralize its operations and reduce its presence in the capital.

via The New York Times|

#agriculture-department #federal-workforce #government

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"MLS and Liga MX Revamp Leagues Cup Format for 2024 Season"

Major League Soccer and Liga MX have announced changes to the Leagues Cup, including the addition of regional hubs for top-ranked Liga MX teams to reduce travel. The tournament will feature all 47 clubs from the two leagues across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with a focus on reducing travel and addressing concerns about fairness and officiating. A tiered ranking system will give Liga MX’s highest-ranked teams certain privileges, including less travel and the possibility of playing in predetermined venues as the home team.

via The Athletic|

#leagues-cup #liga-mx #mls