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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

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

AAP

'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…

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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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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…

The Economic Times

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.

Euronews

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…

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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.

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Strawberry Sunsets, Endless Ocean Views and an Unforgettable Taste of Creole Culture – If You’re Dreaming of Mauritius, This Should Be Your First Stop

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The Guardian - UK

Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply

MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China

Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa

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The Independent UK

This Mauritius hotel boasts some of the best sunsets on the island

HOTELS: On the sun-drenched coast of Flic-en-Flac, George Clode finds a perfect blend of Mauritian tradition and opportunities for relaxation

The Independent UK

Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed

No 10 earlier said that handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius was “the best way to protect a vital” military base on Diego Garcia

The Guardian - UK

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

The Conversation

Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

The Guardian - UK

Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal

Radio France Internationale

UK puts Chagos sovereignty plan on hold following opposition from Trump

The UK has paused plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, throwing the future of a long-negotiated deal into uncertainty as London seeks backing from Washington.

The Independent UK

Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

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