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Private Sector Outlines 80-Point Plan to Revive Mauritius Economy; Citizens Face Cost-of-L
Business sector proposes sweeping reforms to address economic challenges facing households and workers.
Oceania
Defective condoms flood French stores; health agency warns of contraceptive failure risk
Uncertified condoms sold online and in stores pose contraceptive and infection risks to consumers.
Crime & Society
Mauritius Charts Economic Course with Ocean-Centered Development Plan
Island nation integrates environmental expertise into economic planning for marine resource development.
Tourism and Island Life
Tourism Gains Slow to Crawl as Mauritius Faces Summer Slump
Visitor arrivals plateau in May, raising concerns for tourism-dependent workers and businesses.
Crime & Society
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Tourism and Island Life
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Tourism and Island Life
Beyond the big resorts: what Mauritius' quiet coastal model means for local communities
A 16-room boutique property shows how low-scale tourism can shape a coastline and its host communities
Oceania
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Oceania
Francophone Vendors Chase Sales at Marseille Fair
Small traders from three regions test a southern French consumer market
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
Mauritius Budget Announcement Looms as Households Brace for Relief or Hardship
June 17, 2026
Mauritian Author Charts Nation's Soul in Sweeping New Novel After Lifetime of Literary Ris
August 23, 2026
Mauritius Charts Economic Course with Ocean-Centered Development Plan
May 06, 2026
Island Travelers Gain Direct Route After Four-Year Flight Gap
July 07, 2026
Mauritius Pitches Cross-Continental Trade Gateway to European Investors in 2026 Tour
June 30, 2026