US Visa Overhaul for Africa: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to just 20 “hub” cities, expected to start in June—meaning many applicants will have to travel farther and pay more for interviews and processing. Mauritius in the Hub List: Port Louis is named as one of the 20 hubs, alongside Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cape Town and others. What Stays Open: Non-hub missions will mainly handle limited services for Americans and special cases, not full visa processing. Luxury Real Estate Buzz: Branded resort residences are drawing more ultra-luxury, multi-generational buyers across Africa, with Mauritius highlighted through One&Only Le Saint Géran. Music Industry Move: Warner Music appoints Jean-Sebastien “Seb” Permal as SVP of A&R for EMEA and Central Europe, bringing experience from Sony Music including Africa partnerships. Health & Lifestyle: A Mauritius-focused piece warns that people can look “normal weight” yet still be metabolically unhealthy, urging attention to visceral fat and overall health. Food Security Opinion: Another Mauritius opinion argues food insecurity is worsening due to inflation, currency pressure, unemployment and weather shocks.