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Mauritius and Guinea Explore New Trade and Investment Ties
Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool received the new Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea, Moriba Alain Koné, at the State House on Monday, 2…
Typhoon Kills Two People in Japan Amid Severe Storms
A typhoon has killed at least two people in Japan, according to a report published by Le Défi Media, one of Mauritius's leading news outlets…
UK Pledges to Work With Mauritius and US on Diego Garcia Path Forward
The United Kingdom has pledged to work jointly with Mauritius and the United States to find "a way forward" on the future of Diego Garcia — …
Two Suspects Arrested After Theft at Victoria Hospital ER
A theft took place in the early hours of Sunday, 20 September, at the emergency department of Victoria Hospital in Candos, one of Mauritius'…
Mauritius Tourism Hit a Record in 2025 — But Africa Is Lapping It
Mauritius set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming 1,436,250 visitors — up from 1,382,177 the previous year. On the surface, it sounds li…
Sewers Used as Drug Stash: Two Arrested by ADSU in Rose-Belle
Anti-drug officers in the south of Mauritius have made an unusual discovery — a drug cache hidden inside a sewer drain — after arresting two…
Duraco Solar Ltd Trophy Tees Off on the Island
The Duraco Solar Ltd Trophy is currently under way in Mauritius, according to a live update posted by ION News. The competition is one of th…
76-Year-Old Malaysian Caught With 6kg of Cannabis at SSR Airport
A routine security check at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport — Mauritius's main gateway, located in Plaisance in the so…
Why Can't Mauritius Be as Clean as Other Islands, Asks Bhagwan
A pointed question is making rounds in Mauritian public debate: why does an island nation that markets itself as a paradise destination stru…
Mauritius Weather: Sunny Morning, Cloudy Afternoon Ahead
Mauritius is set for a mixed day of weather, beginning with a bright and sunny morning before clouds gradually move in as the day progresses…
MMM's Rs 350M PMO Scandal Stance: Proof Required — Or Is It?
A political analysis piece published by ION News has raised pointed questions about the consistency of the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM)…
From Dragon Ball to Solo Leveling: Anime's Big Comeback
For a generation of Mauritians who grew up in the 1990s and 2000s, Japanese anime was part of daily life. Series like Dragon Ball, Pokémon, …
76-Year-Old Malaysian Caught With 6kg of Cannabis at Mauritius Airport
A 76-year-old Malaysian national has been arrested at Mauritius's main international airport after customs and police officers discovered si…
Is Mauritius's Tourism Boom Actually Reaching Small Hotels?
Mauritius has celebrated strong growth in tourism receipts in recent years, with the sector recovering robustly from the pandemic and arriva…
Man Arrested with 29 Synthetic Drug Doses Inside L'Escalier Clinic
Anti-drug officers from the ADSU (Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit) based in Rose-Belle scored a significant arrest on 15 September, apprehendin…
Made in Moris Launches Five-Day Sustainability Bootcamp for Manufacturers
Made in Moris and the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers (AMM) have jointly launched a "Sustainability Bootcamp" — a five-day training p…
CIEL Ferney Trail 2026 Draws 4,200 Runners
The CIEL Ferney Trail returned for its 19th edition on 12 September 2026, drawing 4,200 participants to the lush and demanding trails of the…
Contraband Thrown Over La Bastille Prison Walls
Three suspicious packages were thrown over the perimeter wall of La Bastille Prison in Mauritius, in what authorities believe may be a coord…
Mauritius Cop Caught with Drugs at Police Station
A serving police constable has been arrested on drug-related charges after being caught red-handed by colleagues from the Anti-Drug and Smug…
Diego Garcia: US Base Stirs Fresh Questions
The US military base at Diego Garcia, one of the most strategically significant installations in the Indian Ocean, is once again drawing int…
Agalega Residents Battle Daily Life Struggles
Life on Agalega, Mauritius's remote outer island located roughly 1,000 kilometres north of the main island, remains a daily battle for its s…
Man Caught with 29 Drug Doses at L'Escalier Clinic
A man was arrested on the grounds of the Mediclinic de L'Escalier after being found in possession of 29 doses of synthetic drugs, in what au…
Manish Cushmagee: Gratitude Before Prayer
In a reflective conversation with Le Défi Media, Mauritian public figure Manish Cushmagee opens up about a spiritual philosophy that has qui…
Ganesh Chaturthi: Faith Meets Tradition
Each year, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi brings thousands of Mauritian Hindus together in a vibrant display of devotion, colour, and comm…
Strong Anticyclone Brings Cold Snap to Mauritius
Mauritius is experiencing a significant shift in weather conditions as a strong anticyclone system settles over the region, bringing with it…
NSS Shake-Up: DCP Madhow Moved to South
A notable reshuffle within the Mauritius Police Force has seen Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohunlall Madhow reassigned from the Nati…
Ganesh Chaturthi Unites Mauritius in Song
Across Mauritius, the vibrant festival of Ganesh Chaturthi once again brought communities together in a celebration rich with devotion, colo…
BRICS Summit: What It Means for Mauritius
The BRICS summit hosted by India has once again thrust the influential economic grouping into the global spotlight — and for Mauritius, the …
Mauritius BPO Sector Needs Urgent Reform
Mauritius has long positioned itself as a competitive Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) hub in the Indian Ocean region, but mounting pressu…
Brisée-Verdière Drug Bust: 680g Seized, Man Arrested
Authorities in Mauritius have made a significant drug seizure in the coastal village of Brisée-Verdière, located in the south-east of the is…