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Urban Infrastructure Collapses Under Africa's Migration Wave; Housing Crisis Deepens
Rapid urbanization strains African cities as investment focuses on luxury development over affordable housing
Money & Business
AI-Powered Wearables Poised to Dethrone the Smartphone as Computing Hub
Wearables and voice interfaces challenge smartphone dominance in personal computing.
Politics & Governance
Kentucky Maverick Falls to Trump-Endorsed Rival in Stunning Primary Upset
Trump-backed challenger defeats independent-minded Kentucky congressman in primary race.
Tourism and Island Life
How Social Media Stars Became Tourism's Most Powerful Marketing Force
Influencers reshape travel decisions faster than traditional marketing channels can match.
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Money & Business
Trade Summit Brings Thousands to Mauritius for US-Africa Economic Partnership
Health concerns delay major economic dialogue between Washington and African nations
Oceania
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Oceania
Madagascar's Fuel Price Freeze Ends; Commuters Brace for Higher Transport Costs
Government lifts fuel price controls, threatening affordability of urban transport for working commuters.
The long read
The long read
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.
Spotlight
Official Inquiry Reports Face Legal Scrutiny Over Fairness Standards in Mauritius
May 18, 2026
Island Nation Targets African Fintech Leadership With Regulatory Reforms and Tech Talent
April 25, 2026
Mauritius Unveils Revamped Residency Program to Lure Global Wealth and Tech Talent
May 08, 2026
South Africa Braces for Pump Price Shock as Oil Volatility Threatens Budgets
May 25, 2026
Mauritius Charts Economic Course with Ocean-Centered Development Plan
May 06, 2026