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Financial Crimes Commission seizes assets in anti-money laundering drive This story is written and edited by Global South World The Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has reported the seizure of ill-got assets worth Rs 160 million (approximately $3.4 million) and the arrest of 26 suspects between December 10, 2025, and the end of March 2026. The actions followed […]
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Last year’s deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands’ Indigenous people – the Chagossians. President Donald Trump’s description earlier this month of the UK–Mauritius agreement on the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands as “an act of great stupidity” briefly turned the world’s attention to […]
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Africa’s best beach destinations aren’t limited to islands like Zanzibar or Mauritius. Across the continent, mainland coastlines offer rich alternatives shaped by port cities, fishing towns, surf culture, where everyday life unfolds by the sea. From Kenya’s Diani Beach to Morocco’s breezy Essaouira, you can enjoy stunning sands paired with rich history and local flavor. […]
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What You Need to Know Mauritius is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its political stability, diversified economy, and multicultural society. Located east of Madagascar, Mauritius has transformed itself from a mono-crop, sugar-dependent economy into one of Africa’s most successful upper-middle-income countries. Long shaped by trade, migration, and global connectivity, the […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has conducted research and consulting on Mauritius, covering diverse topics and trends. The Indian Ocean island nation is known as Africa’s premier investment destination thanks to its political stability, well developed economy and extraordinarily friendly business environment. Because of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the country reverted […]
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With the right policies, investments, and collaborations, African International Finance Centres (IFCs) have the potential to shift the African economic narrative, positioning the continent alongside the economic giants of the world. The benefits of IFCs are manyfold, providing international access to financial services, and efficient regulatory regimes that enable trade, lower overall costs, and help […]
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Mauritius’ new Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam has expressed reservations about a recent agreement with the UK over the Chagos Islands. The deal, signed under former PM Pravind Jugnauth, would transfer UK sovereignty to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia, home to a UK-US military base, for at least 99 years. Ramgoolam has requested more time to […]
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By Gareth Land of 2Futures, the leading property developer in Mauritius – in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius. An overview of why Mauritius has become such an attractive destination for South African property investors. At 2Futures, we recognise that South Africa already has a top, globally recognised property investment destination: Cape Town. […]
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Mastercard has achieved a new milestone with the opening of its first office in Mauritius. This strategic move not only broadens Mastercard’s presence in East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, but also strengthens its commitment to serving the emerging market of Mauritius with its innovative financial products and services. Mastercard’s physical presence in Mauritius […]
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We have traditionally viewed an ageing population as economically challenging; however, it also opens up many unexpected possibilities. Elderly people need unique products and services, and this creates a market that could contribute to a stimulating industry. So, contrary to common perceptions, people of retirement age present new potential – potential known as the ‘silver […]
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