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February 1, 2026, 11:25 am
Proposals to Avoid Another False Start
- [L'Express] 1. We have failed on ALL three key issues. And the unresolved agenda endures
A New Order of Working - Pax Trumpiana
- [L'Express] Following the January 3 abduction of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has brazenly flouted international law, rendering the United Nations (UN) - a global body that small nations like Mauritius rely on for justice - utterly irrelevant, much as Netanyahu and his allies have dismissed it since October 2023. In Donald Trump's eyes, the traditional global architecture, the "rules-based order" once managed by the UN, is a relic of a bygone era. In its place, he has crafted a new
Mauritians Divided On Cross-Border Mobility for Southern Africans, Want Fewer Immigrants
- [Afrobarometer] More than half of adults say they have considered emigrating.
Green Rhetoric, Brown Governance
- [L'Express] Inside Mauritius' environmental leadership. How Mauritius learned to stop acting and love the status quo. At times even regressing. A carbon-free future fuelled by coal and plastic...
Will the MMM Split Again?
- [L'Express] The question is hardly new. It returns with regularity, like a refrain embedded in the political DNA of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM): will the party split again?
Celebrate Valluvar Day
- [L'Express] Usually January 15th - 16th Tamilians round the world celebrate Pongol...In India Valluvar Day is celebrated around 15th or 16th January as part of the second day of the tamil month "Thai". Why is Valluvar celebrated? Well before the western civilizations started to honour poets the tamils were doing so since centuries. And it is not a surprise that the tamil poet Saint Thiruvalluvar creator of the Thirukural is celebrated with a lot of dignity and solemnity. Why? It is to commemorate Valluvar's immense
Natalia Czajkowska - 'In an Age of Ai, Journalism Must Supply the Conscience'
- [L'Express] In a global media landscape marked by disinformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and declining public trust, the Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) has awarded the mauritian newspaper l'express its inaugural Swiss Academy Award for Excellence in Responsible Journalism and Sustainable Reporting. In this interview, Natalia Czajkowska outlines the rationale behind the award, the role of independent media in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and why ethical journalism
Presidency Says Ramaphosa Mauritius Holiday Was No Secret
- [Scrolla] The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa's Mauritius holiday was not secret and followed the rules. Gwede Mantashe acted as president from 21 to 27 December while Ramaphosa was out of the country.
10 African Countries With Highest Cost of Living At Start of 2026
- [Vanguard] Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-day expenses--particularly for food, dining, transport and utilities.
Children, Social Media, and a Mauritian Direction
- [L'Express] "Children should not have access to social media". As 2026 dawns, this stance is being progressively adopted by multiple countries, following the radical example set by Australia last month. Indeed, as of December 2025, a new Australian law prevents children under the age of 16 from creating or using accounts on prevalent social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
