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Indian Ocean
Flu Epidemic Strains Reunion's Hospitals; Children Hit Hardest
Vaccination gaps leave vulnerable populations at risk as respiratory illness spreads rapidly across the island.
Budget Sustainability Crisis Tests Mauritius Leadership Amid Economic Crossroads
Finance Minister navigates competing demands of growth and social protection amid fiscal pressures.
Indian Ocean Firefighters Rush to Battle France's Worst Active Wildfire Crisis
Overseas firefighters deployed as mainland crews face exhaustion battling massive Gironde blazes
Regional bloc escalates pressure on Madagascar over detained activists and opposition figu
International pressure mounts on Madagascar's transitional authorities over treatment of political prisoners and activists.
Crime & Society
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Eleven fraud suspects walk free, unionist points to justice minister
Fugitive prison chief blames a government member for the releases
Crime & Society
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Nottingham officer shot in foot recovering in hospital
Wounded constable treated as manhunt continues for two suspects
The long read
Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
Spotlight
Mauritius Tightens Entry Rules: Digital Visa System Coming for All Visitors
July 03, 2026
Budget Sustainability Crisis Tests Mauritius Leadership Amid Economic Crossroads
April 24, 2026
Reunion Creator Builds Card Game World for Island Youth
August 08, 2026
Mauritius Faces Urgent Tech Skills Gap as AI Reshapes Island Economy
May 01, 2026
Official Inquiry Reports Face Legal Scrutiny Over Fairness Standards in Mauritius
May 18, 2026