Joël Edouard
Based in Mahébourg, Joël Edouard chronicles Mauritius's cultural life and heritage for the Port Louis Daily Bulletin. He covers festivals, museums, creole traditions and preservation of historic sites, filing feature pieces and short dispatches that foreground community custodians, oral histories and everyday cultural practice while cultivating local sources and archival threads.
Articles by this author
Aging Crisis Looms; Island Launches Care Hub to Brace for Surge
Island coordinates fragmented aging-care services to meet demographic shift
Madagascar Reels After Two Young Women Found Dead Days After Cinema Visit
Public safety crisis deepens as two young women killed in Madagascar.
Reunion beaches closed as dangerous swells threaten public safety
Authorities close waterfront areas to protect residents and visitors from hazardous ocean conditions
Madagascar's Anemia Crisis: New Data Reveals Scale of Health Threat to Millions
Comprehensive survey maps regional causes of widespread anemia affecting millions of Madagascans
Hidden workforce behind AI boom: how Madagascar's low-wage workers train the world's algor
Malagasy annotation workers train global AI systems for subsistence wages and minimal protections.
Dangerous Winter Storm Set to Batter Indian Ocean Coastlines
Coastal residents and fishers brace for dangerous swell and wind across Madagascar and the Mascareignes.
Father's Decade-Long Struggle After Son's Shark Attack at Reunion Beach
A father's decade of advocacy after his son's fatal shark attack transforms ocean safety in Reunion.
Netflix viewers across French overseas territories show surprising viewing unity this week
Streaming patterns reveal cultural alignment across distant French island communities
French politician's island tour puts spotlight on healthcare and immigration concerns ahea
Island residents face pressing gaps in healthcare, services, and public accountability.
African Trade in Local Currencies: Why Banks Push Regional Payment Shift
Banks pursue regional payment systems to reduce costs and boost African trade efficiency.
Family Home Razed Over Coastal Rules; Réunion Grapples With Shoreline Protection
Residents and conservationists clash over demolition and coastal land rights in Réunion.
Traffic Chaos Expected as Two Major Sports Events Shut Down Saint-Denis Roads Sunday
Cycling tour and marathon force full-day road closures across Saint-Denis on Sunday
Missing Toulouse Man: Body Found in La Réunion Ravine After Month-Long Search
Remains discovered in ravine may resolve month-long disappearance of Toulouse resident
Millions Without Power Get Solar Hope as Investment Surges Across Africa
Distributed solar networks expand to serve millions in rural Nigeria and Madagascar.
Getting Around Praslin: What Visitors Need to Know About Island Transport
Rental cars offer visitors practical control over schedules and costs on this compact island.
Reunion's Southwest Coast Under Flood Risk; Yellow Alert Issued for Monday
Dangerous swell conditions prompt authorities to warn swimmers and boaters on Monday.
Madagascar's Military Leaders Tighten Control; Regional Bloc Demands Prisoner Release
Military consolidates power as regional bloc demands prisoner releases and democratic safeguards.
Students Face Uncertain Future as Government Mulls Alpha College Closure Despite Safety Cl
Families and educators seek clarity as government weighs school closure despite safety approval.
When “Referred” Becomes “Guilty” in Mauritius
A 2020 parliamentary answer keeps leachate carting questions alive, while Sotravic and Pierre Ah Sue press for transparency, due process, and an end to race-baited framing.
Beijing's Factory Output Hits Speed Bump as Spending Slumps Worldwide
Weak domestic demand and rising costs squeeze Chinese manufacturing growth.
Fraudsters Deploy Voice-Cloning Tech to Orchestrate Multimillion-Dollar Scams
Accessible AI tools enable criminals to impersonate executives and steal millions through convincing deepfakes.
When “Overlap” Becomes a Label in the Waste Business
Procurement records, IWPF linkages, and landfill roles are being framed as control, not compliance, and local operators like Sotravic are paying the price.
Mauritius Banking Authority Issues Urgent Alert on Five Evolving Online Scam Methods
Central bank identifies five prevalent fraud tactics targeting residents through digital channels.
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.
Mauritius Luxury Resorts See Surge in European and Middle Eastern Bookings
Honeymoon packages and wellness retreats drive strong visitor demand across island resorts.
Island Nation Braces for Import Shocks as Global Economy Stumbles
Mauritius navigates economic challenges amid global market volatility and external pressures.
Africa's Race Against Time to Master AI Before Economic Gaps Widen Further
African nations race to adopt AI while Mauritius emerges as regional technology leader.