Mauritius

Mauritius's parliament has criminalized marital rape and imposed harsher sentences for femicide following violent attacks against women that exposed protection gaps. The reforms aim to improve safeguards for previously unheard and unprotected victims.

New corporate taxes in Mauritius may reduce banks' profitability, challenging its status as a low-tax gateway for cross-border capital, according to Moody’s Ratings.

A 33-year-old Mauritian crewmember was found dead in her cabin on the Celebrity Constellation cruise ship by her partner. The incident occurred early Sunday.

Renewable energy projects in Africa are stalled due to a financial rule linking project creditworthiness to the sovereign rating of the host country. Only Botswana and Mauritius have investment-grade ratings, limiting funding for clean energy initiatives despite Africa's need for energy autonomy and access.

Africa's clean energy projects face financing barriers due to the 'sovereign ceiling' rule, which ties project credit ratings to a country's sovereign rating. Only Botswana and Mauritius have investment-grade ratings, making renewable projects in other African nations appear riskier despite strong fundamentals. Experts highlight higher financing costs and stalled initiatives like Kenya's Menengai Geothermal and Nigeria's Solar IPP pipeline.

Iceland was ranked the most peaceful country in the 2026 Global Peace Index for the 19th consecutive year. The United States was ranked 134th, with 21% of Americans surveyed expressing a desire to move abroad due to factors like crime and political tensions. The GPI evaluates countries based on ongoing conflicts, societal safety and security, and militarization.

US President Donald Trump is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, as the UK's plans to cede sovereignty of the territory remain stalled, according to a report by the Telegraph.

Donald Trump is considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius. The article does not provide additional details about the potential transaction or its implications.

Donald Trump is considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius. The transaction involves the acquisition of the Chagos Islands by Trump from Mauritius.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius as the UK's plans to transfer sovereignty of the territory remain stalled. The White House has not commented on the potential proposal, which aims to secure control of the Diego Garcia base.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure control of the Diego Garcia military base. The UK's plans to cede sovereignty of the territory have stalled, and the White House did not comment on the potential proposal.

The White House is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, as reported by the Telegraph. The plan involves bypassing the UK to take control of Diego Garcia, though the report could not be confirmed by Reuters. The White House and UK Foreign Office have not responded to requests for comment.

A Chagossian delegation urged UK parliamentarians to finalize legislation transferring the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing political delays. The group claims the issue has been 'hijacked within the halls' of UK politics, and the UK government previously shelved the agreement after the US withdrew support.

ICANN has intervened again in the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) after a disputed election and legal challenges from Cloud Innovation. AFRINIC, based in Mauritius, is at risk of dissolution, prompting ICANN to argue that its role in managing internet resources is critical and cannot be treated as corporate assets.

The Bank of Mauritius expects inflation to exceed its target by the end of the year. Governor Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor is overseeing this development. The bank's forecast indicates a potential breach of its inflation target.

Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, shifted loans from Russian bank VTB to an offshore subsidiary in Mauritius to avoid sanctions, prompting MPs to call for an investigation. The move occurred amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, with dockers in Ellesmere Port, UK, refusing to unload Russian oil for the refinery.

Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, canceled his trip to Eswatini, the island's only African diplomatic ally, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits due to pressure from China. The visit was intended to mark the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession.

A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius faces political deadlock after the US withdrew support, according to UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty. The bill for the agreement cannot proceed through parliament due to the changed stance of Donald Trump's administration.

Mauritius vows to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer postponed legislation to hand the islands back. The UK government failed to secure parliamentary approval due to lack of support, including from Donald Trump, while the US did not approve the deal.

Keir Starmer faced criticism for reversing his decision to hand over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, citing U.S. opposition. The move was described as a 'humiliating' U-turn, sparking political backlash.

The UK paused the transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew support for the 2024 agreement. The decision follows Trump's administration halting cooperation, impacting the military base on Diego Garcia, which has been shared by the UK and US since the 1970s.

Mauritius is seeking to reclaim the Chagos Islands after a deal involving UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to transfer the territory collapsed due to opposition from US President Donald Trump. The agreement, which aimed to resolve a long-standing dispute, failed to materialize despite initial negotiations.

The UK abandoned plans to transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Keir Starmer's decision, with an ex-diplomat citing Trump's hostility as a key factor. The dispute is expected to take over 50 years to resolve, highlighting ongoing political complexities in the region.

The UK has indefinitely postponed handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support. The legislation to ratify the agreement stalled in Parliament as the U.S. criticized the deal as 'GREAT STUPIDITY,' impacting the strategic military base on Diego Garcia.

The UK government has postponed legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew its support. Officials stated there is no time to pass the law before the current parliamentary session ends.