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Diego Garcia became one of the world's most strategic military bases after its entire population was removed from the island

In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies Diego Garcia, a remote coral atoll that became one of the most strategically important military bases on earth. Long before its runways, warships and military operations existed, the island was home to an entire community, the Chagossians, whose ancestors had lived across…

The Times of India

Our travel experts have found the best luxury hotels in Mauritius, from beachside stays to private islands

These spots offer the best facilities, service and restaurants on the Indian Ocean island

The Independent UK

Shapoorji Pallonji Group completes long-delayed debt fundraising, sources say

The Shapoorji Pallonji Group has successfully wrapped up its fundraising campaign, garnering bids amounting to a remarkable 215 billion rupees for a three-year bond. This initiative is primarily designed to refinance the conglomerate's existing debts while investors have been reassured about the monetization of its stake in Tata Sons. Notably,…

The Economic Times

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This Mauritius hotel has the perfect beachfront bungalows for an idyllic island escape

HOTELS: At La Pirogue, George Clode discovers a luxury Mauritian stay rich in Creole heritage

The Independent UK

Mauritius spent more than 40 years removing invasive rats, cats and goats from its offshore islands, helping endangered seabirds return after decades

Off the coast of Mauritius sit a string of small, mostly uninhabited islands that once told a very different story than they do today. For decades, animals brought there by ships, rats, cats, goats and rabbits among them, quietly wiped out native plants and drove seabird colonies to near collapse.…

The Times of India

This Mauritius hotel has a floating restaurant above a nature-filled lagoon

HOTELS: On a long swathe of golden sand backed by tropical greenery, Annabel Grossman finds serenity and seclusion at Constance Prince Maurice hotel

The Independent UK

What next for Chagos Islands as handover deal with Mauritius thrown into doubt

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Chagos Islands handover deal’s future unclear after Trump’s intervention

Under the terms of the deal agreed last year, Britain would hand sovereignty over the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but lease back the Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK

AXI SECURES FSC MAURITIUS LICENCE, BRINGING REGULATED TRADING TO THE WORLD'S FASTEST-GROWING MARKETS

SYDNEY, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axi, the global online FX and CFD trading broker, has been granted a licence by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius. The approval adds a significant regulatory jurisdiction to Axi's global footprint, one that serves a broad range of high-growth markets and extends…

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Chikungunya Hits Mauritius as the CDC Now Has Four Simultaneous Active Outbreaks Listed — the Widest Multi-Country Chikungunya Warning Since 2014

CDC issued a new chikungunya travel notice for Mauritius on May 14, 2026 — now the fourth simultaneous active chikungunya outbreak notice alongside Suriname, French Guiana, and Mayotte. The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but widely underutilized. Here is the full warning.

Medical Daily

AI regulation in Africa: why copying the European model won’t work

Mauritius set out its national AI strategy in 2018, the first by an African country. Since then over a dozen African states have adopted national AI policies of some sort or another.

The Conversation

Chagos Islands ‘not a piece of real estate for sale’, Trump warned amid reports he wants to buy territory

The row has exploded after new revelations that Donald Trump has considered buying the disputed islands while Keir Starmer still wants to give them away to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Trump's Chagos Islands Acquisition Plan Could Bypass Britain Through Separate Mauritius Deal, Reports Claim

The US is considering acquiring the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially disrupting Britain's sovereignty plans and affecting the strategic military base at Diego Garcia.

International Business Times UK

Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius

Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territory

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US considers buying Chagos Islands: report

A UK newspaper reports United States officials have drawn ‌up a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius.

The Times of India

'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital…

The Guardian - UK

Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius

Delegation of Chagos refugees visiting Britain says issue has been ‘hijacked within the halls’ of politics

The Conversation

Climate finance for Mauritius needs good management: report finds gaps

Mauritius is a small African island where natural disasters like floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events have become frequent and intense. They are expected regularly.

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Ultima Markets Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary and Inter's Double with Exclusive VIP Tour at San Siro

EBENE CYBERCITY, Mauritius, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultima Markets recently hosted clients and institutional partners in Milano for an exclusive VIP corporate hospitality tour, celebrating a unique convergence of milestones, FC Internazionale Milano's historic Double and Ultima Markets' 10th anniversary.

The Economic Times

US overtakes Mauritius to become India’s 2nd largest FDI source as inflows cross $11 billion mark

The investment landscape is changing. The United States has now claimed the title of India's second-largest foreign investor, overtaking Mauritius. Equity infusions from America more than doubled to exceed $11 billion during the 2025-26 period. While Singapore holds the crown, sectors such as food processing, computer hardware, and shipping are…

Euronews

Africa forward summit: Africa’s space race takes off {Business Africa}

At the Africa Forward Summit, SkyConnect is showing how Africa can turn idle ground stations into a shared network that cuts satellite data costs and delivers critical information faster and Mauritius’ “Brain Gain” Strategy: How a Tourism Island Is Turning African Brain Drain into a Talent Magnet.

The Economic Times

In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian Ocean

Scientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost continent but a microcontinent. Its discovery was made using tiny minerals and gravity measurements. This finding helps understand how continents break apart. Mauritia reveals secrets of Earth's…

The Economic Times

Mauritius aims to attract 100 wealthy migrants a year under new golden visa programme

Mauritius is launching a new golden visa program to attract approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals annually. Applicants must invest at least $1 million to encourage foreign investment and long-term relocation, particularly in technology and renewable energy sectors. The government asserts a robust due diligence framework is in place to manage financial…

Fortune

Tiny island nation unveils $1 million 'Golden Visa' for the wealthy—80% cheaper than Trump's, with one catch: you're renting

The government of Mauritius is launching a Golden Visa scheme, a la the White House, following requests from wealthy individuals.

Marie Claire

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