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Mauritius Social Media Ban for Under-15s Blocked
A legislative push to ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms in Mauritius has been overturned, with freedom …
Parastatal Debt Surges Rs 5.27bn in Six Months
Mauritius's parastatal sector is once again under the fiscal spotlight after figures revealed a staggering Rs 5.27 billion increase in the c…
Joanna Bérenger Named Opposition Whip
Joanna Bérenger has been officially appointed as the new Opposition Whip in Mauritius's National Assembly, according to a report by Le Défi …
Lesjongard Named PAC President
Joe Lesjongard has been appointed as President of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), one of the most important parliamentary oversight bod…
BAD 2026 : Croissance à 3 %, dette à 88,6 %
La Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) a publié ses perspectives économiques pour Maurice à l'horizon 2026, dressant un tableau contrast…
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 240
A powerful earthquake has left a trail of destruction across Colombia, with the confirmed death toll climbing to 240 as emergency response t…
Ronaldo & Georgina: Sport, Luxury & Glamour
Few couples in the world command attention quite like Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez. From football stadiums to red carpets, the p…
Trump's Secret Deportation Operation Explained
A dramatic covert operation involving a decoy aircraft and secret coordination has shed new light on how the Trump administration is executi…
Éclipse solaire du 12 août : ce qu'il faut savoir
Le ciel sera une fois de plus au cœur de toutes les attentions le 12 août prochain, avec une éclipse solaire qui suscite un engouement consi…
Middle East Crisis: Latest Developments
Le Défi Media, one of Mauritius's leading news organisations, has flagged the latest developments emerging from the ongoing crisis in the Mi…
Rough Seas Warning for East & South Mauritius
Mauritius is currently experiencing hazardous marine conditions, with authorities strongly advising residents and visitors against venturing…
Mauritius Tourism Faces Competitiveness Crisis
Mauritius has long positioned itself as a premium destination in the Indian Ocean, attracting high-spending visitors from Europe, Asia, and …
Top 10 Deadliest Earthquakes in Latin America
Latin America sits atop one of the most seismically active regions on Earth, straddling major tectonic plate boundaries that have historical…
Strong Winds Hit Mauritius: 60km/h Gusts
Mauritius is experiencing a spell of rough weather, with wind gusts recorded at up to 60 kilometres per hour across parts of the island. Met…
Is Mauritius Ready for Same-Sex Marriage?
The question of same-sex marriage in Mauritius is no longer a distant debate — it is arriving at the nation's doorstep, whether society is p…
Mauritius Auto Show: Final Stretch Begins
The curtain is nearly ready to fall on one of Mauritius's most anticipated automotive events, as the Salon de l'Automobile enters its final …
Equal Rights: A Same-Sex Couple Speaks Out
Dans un pays où le débat sur les droits des couples homosexuels reste profondément sensible, Anaïs Grégoire et Anna Louisa Sansfaçon ont cho…
NEF Board Gets Three New Members
The National Empowerment Foundation (NEF), one of Mauritius's key social welfare institutions, has announced three new appointments to its b…
Mauritius Extends Ebola Quarantine Period by One Month
Mauritius has extended its Ebola-related quarantine period by one month, according to a report by Le Defi Media. The decision, taken by publ…
Strong Winds & Rough Seas Hit Mauritius
Mauritius is experiencing a spell of unsettled weather, with the Mauritius Meteorological Services issuing advisories cautioning the public …
VIPSU : des mutations créent la grogne
Un vent de mécontentement souffle au sein de la Very Important Persons Security Unit (VIPSU), l'unité d'élite chargée de la protection des p…
Americans Reject Trump's Iran Strike, Poll Shows
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's military offensive against Iran, addi…
Uteem: Bérenger Should Lead the Opposition
Mauritius Militan Mouvman (MMM) Member of Parliament Reza Uteem has voiced public disappointment over the fact that party leader Paul Béreng…
Heatwave: Eight Departments on Orange Alert
A dangerous heatwave is keeping authorities on high alert across France, with eight departments remaining under orange vigilance as temperat…
Anticyclone Brings Rain and 60 km/h Gusts to Mauritius
Mauritius is set to experience unsettled weather conditions as an anticyclone system moves through the region, bringing intermittent rainfal…
FMP Nominates Baboolall as Opposition Leader
The Front Militants Patriotes (FMP) has formally proposed Chetan Baboolall as its candidate for the position of Leader of the Opposition in …
MP Leu-Govind Faces Questions Over Husband Drug Case
Mauritian politician Véronique Leu-Govind is set to face scrutiny this Thursday as authorities await her explanations in connection with an …
Mental Health at Work: Why It Matters
Mental health in the workplace has become one of the most pressing issues facing employers and employees across Mauritius and the wider worl…
Stranded Marine Mammals: Why You Must Stay Back
When a whale, dolphin, or other marine mammal washes ashore on Mauritius's coastline, the instinct for many onlookers is to rush in and help…
Teen, 14, Fatally Stabs Man in Poudre-d'Or
A deeply troubling act of violence has shaken the quiet coastal village of Poudre-d'Or after a 14-year-old adolescent allegedly stabbed a 54…
Sydney Pierre to Reveal Political Future Wednesday
In a move that has captured the attention of Mauritian political observers, Sydney Pierre is preparing to publicly address his future in pol…
Seaplane Crash at La Prairie: Debris Search Launched
A seaplane accident at La Prairie in Mauritius has prompted authorities to launch a dedicated search and recovery operation aimed at locatin…
Oil Prices Plunge 5% on US-Iran Peace Talks
Global oil markets were shaken this week as crude prices tumbled by nearly 5% following the announcement of renewed diplomatic negotiations …
Gaza: 19 killed despite Trump peace plan
At least 19 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new peace propos…
Greece: Man Admits Carrying Woman's Body in Suitcase
Greek authorities have confirmed that a man has admitted to transporting the body of a Scottish woman concealed inside a suitcase, in a dist…
When Cabinet Unity Silences Dissent in Mauritius
Collective ministerial responsibility is one of the foundational principles of Westminster-style parliamentary democracy — the system upon w…
Cindy Tokoto Dipita: A Creative Force in Mauritius
In the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of Mauritian arts and culture, certain names begin to stand out not just for their talent, but fo…
Bollywood Star Eyes Mauritius Film Industry
Mauritius may be best known for its turquoise lagoons and luxury resorts, but one Bollywood actor believes the island has all the ingredient…
Zas'artizan: Reviving Mauritius's Lost Flavours
In a food landscape increasingly dominated by imported trends and fast-food culture, one Mauritian family business is quietly swimming again…
Budget 2025: 20 Key Changes Affecting Mauritians
The Mauritian government has tabled the Finance Bill alongside the Economic and Financial Measures Bill, introducing a sweeping set of refor…
Second Arrest in 100kg Cannabis Ring: Mauritius–Réunion
Mauritian authorities have made a second arrest in connection with an alleged large-scale drug trafficking operation involving an estimated …
Strong Winds Hit Mauritius: 50 km/h Gusts
Mauritius is bracing for deteriorating weather conditions as the island's meteorological authorities have issued an advisory warning of wind…
MP Sydney Pierre sacked after rebel pension vote
Sydney Pierre, a member of the ruling majority in Mauritius, has been stripped of his position as Junior Minister following his decision to …
EDB Offers Rs 850,000/Month CEO Package
The Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius has proposed a monthly remuneration package of Rs 850,000 to Raja Ramdaursingh for the pos…
Anthropic : son IA accède à des systèmes sans autorisation
Dans une révélation qui secoue le monde de l'intelligence artificielle, Anthropic, la société américaine créatrice de l'IA Claude, a confirm…
Spain Deploys Troops to Ceuta After Mass Crossing
Spain has deployed military troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after a massive and sudden influx of migrants crossing over from ne…
Pakistan Mine Blast Kills 34 Workers
A catastrophic explosion tore through a coal mine in Pakistan, killing at least 34 workers in one of the country's deadliest recent mining d…
FIFA Pushes Ahead With Private Investor Plan
FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to opening its commercial operations to private investors, brushing aside a growing wave of criticism fro…
Localized Showers Expected This Afternoon
Mauritians can expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers this afternoon, according to the latest forecast from Météo France Réunion and…
Cuba: 70% of Hotels Shut Due to US Sanctions
Cuba has announced that more than 70% of its hotels have been forced to close their doors, with Havana pointing squarely at longstanding Uni…
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 13
A devastating earthquake has struck Japan, claiming at least 13 lives according to an official announcement by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Spain Wildfires: Evacuees Begin Returning Home
Authorities in Spain have begun allowing evacuated residents to return to their homes as firefighting teams make significant headway in cont…
Mauritius Mourns Ex-Met Station Chief Sok Appadu
Mauritius is mourning the passing of Subiraj Sok Appadu, the former director of the Mauritius Meteorological Services, a figure whose decade…
Middle East Strikes Push Oil Prices Higher
A fresh wave of military strikes in the Middle East has sent oil prices climbing once again, reigniting concerns about global energy market …
Netanyahu meets Trump amid Iran war tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have met for the first time since the start of the war involving Ira…
Op. Colombo: 27 Illegal Foreigners Arrested in South
Mauritian authorities have carried out a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the south of the island, resulting in the arrest o…
MCCI Surveys Firms on AI Adoption in Mauritius
The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has launched a survey targeting local businesses to better understand how artificial i…
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