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Politics & Governance
Mauritius Budget Announcement Looms as Households Brace for Relief or Hardship
Mauritians await fiscal measures to ease cost-of-living pressures on household finances.
Oceania
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
Tourism and Island Life
Island Paradise Faces Pressure: Mauritius Grapples With Tourism Growth and Pollution
Mauritius maintains its status as Africa's premier tourism destination amid sustainability concerns.
Oceania
Sunken Pirate Ships Yield Archaeological Treasures Off Madagascar Coast
Underwater and land excavations reveal how pirates operated from a remote island base centuries ago.
Crime & Society
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Crime & Society
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Crime & Society
Mauritian Businessman Cleared in Dubai Legal Case; Charges Dropped
Dubai prosecutors close investigation into businessman with no charges filed
Tourism and Island Life
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Tourism and Island Life
Luxury Estate Names Veteran Hospitality Leader as New General Manager
Experienced hospitality professional takes helm at historic Mauritius property.
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
Private Sector Outlines 80-Point Plan to Revive Mauritius Economy; Citizens Face Cost-of-L
June 16, 2026
Island Nation Charts Path to Long-Haul Flights; Two New Jets Due by 2028
July 24, 2026
Island Paradise Faces Pressure: Mauritius Grapples With Tourism Growth and Pollution
April 18, 2026
Displaced Islanders Demand UK Complete Chagos Handover to Mauritius
June 05, 2026
Global Powers Clash Over Africa's Untapped Mineral Reserves and Energy Metals
May 25, 2026