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Beloved aquarium closes for 2-year overhaul; 180,000 annual visitors face extended wait
Major infrastructure repairs will keep the facility dark for two years to ensure visitor and animal safety.
Oceania
Cycling's Grassroots Power: How Reunion's Tour Rebuilt Community Spirit
Local cyclists and spectators unite to revive island racing tradition after year-long hiatus.
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
Mauritius Faces Erosion Crisis as Luxury Tourism Boom Masks Environmental Threat
Environmental degradation threatens the island's tourism-dependent economy and natural appeal.
Crime & Society
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Goalkeeper's Old Comments Cost Him Madagascar Squad Spot Before Debut
Player's past rejection of national team eligibility ends his Madagascar debut opportunity
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
Tens of thousands jobless while foreign workers fill posts: What it costs Mauritius
July 24, 2026
Mauritius Pension Overhaul Threatens Retirees; Workers Plan Major Protest
July 10, 2026
Reunion's Business School Launches 41 New Managers Into Island Economy
August 25, 2026
Private Sector Outlines 80-Point Plan to Revive Mauritius Economy; Citizens Face Cost-of-L
June 16, 2026
Sunny skies set stage for Reunion cycling tour as weather clears island
August 06, 2026