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Security Threat Over Capital as Drones Shadow President's Convoy
Unexplained drone incidents raise questions about state security capacity and public safety in Madagascar.
Oceania
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
Politics & Governance
Island Nation Charts New Course with Comprehensive Ocean Management Strategy
Mauritius prioritizes blue economy principles amid climate pressures on tourism and fisheries sectors.
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Money & Business
Your winter energy bill could jump £460 from January
Ministers weigh drilling against renewables as household heating costs climb
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La Réunion weather: sunny start, grey afternoon ahead
Morning sunshine fades as showers move from the heights toward the coast
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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.
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