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Sailors Held Hostage as Nations Unite Against Indian Ocean Piracy Surge
Coalition launches maritime task force to combat Indian Ocean piracy and secure hostage sailors.
Money & Business
Mauritius Must Overhaul Economy or Risk Stalling, IMF Cautions
IMF warns island nation must pursue structural reforms to sustain growth and protect living standards.
Money & Business
Mauritius Pitches Cross-Continental Trade Gateway to European Investors in 2026 Tour
Island nation launches European roadshow to attract cross-continental business partnerships
Money & Business
Mauritius Borrowing Costs Rise; Central Bank Rate Hike Hits Households and Small Firms
Monetary tightening puts pressure on borrowers and small business owners across the island.
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Tourism and Island Life
The Anse-La-Raie Exit Story Missing Its Paper Trail
Luxury Suites Ltd left by public communiqué, while claims of a 100-arpent state-land deal and beach relocation go undocumented.
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Stomach illness cases double at Reunion hospitals as school year looms
Public health officials track sharp rise in acute gastroenteritis as schools reopen
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
Luxury Resort Overhaul Reshapes Mauritius Hospitality Landscape
August 10, 2026
Overseas Citizens Shape France Insoumise's 2027 Platform; Deadline Set
August 17, 2026
Mauritius Luxury Resorts See Surge in European and Middle Eastern Bookings
May 04, 2026
Reunion's Elite Cyclists Battle in High-Stakes Velodrome Showdown Monday
August 03, 2026
Trade Summit Brings Thousands to Mauritius for US-Africa Economic Partnership
July 03, 2026