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Flooded Farms, Unpaid Debts: Madagascar Mining Giant Defies Court Order
Multinational mining firm ignores Supreme Court order to compensate displaced farmers.
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Cabinet Minister Resigns as Spouse Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Mauritius
Political fallout follows arrest in major drug trafficking investigation
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Madagascar Declares Day of Mourning as Abductions and Unexplained Deaths Surge
Government establishes task force and declares mourning as kidnappings threaten public safety in capital
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India Pledges Healthcare, Digital Access, Medicine Affordability for Seychelles Citizens
India commits to healthcare, digital systems, and agricultural support for island nation
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Reunion's Third Cold Snap in Weeks Disrupts Island Life; More Weather Chaos Expected
Rapid succession of weather systems strains island infrastructure and daily routines.
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Fragile as Peace Talks Stall Over Strategic Divide
A ceasefire holds but strategic incompatibilities block lasting peace between US and Iran.
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Madagascar Declares Day of Mourning as Abductions and Unexplained Deaths Surge
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Business Sector Urges Sweeping Economic Overhaul as Mauritius Growth Falters
June 11, 2026
Women in Mauritius gain legal abortion access in rape, incest, life-threat cases
June 30, 2026
Mauritius Weathers Global Headwinds as Tourism and Finance Sectors Stabilize
May 07, 2026