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[Nile Post] The Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam, in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has welcomed a delegation of tour companies and travel trade partners from Mauritius for a week-long familiarisation safari showcasing Uganda's leading tourism attractions.

[RFI] The leaders of France and Mauritius have reaffirmed plans to revive relations and deepen cooperation, pointing to their "historic and friendly ties" and a "strong commitment to the Indian Ocean" as President Emmanuel Macron began his five-day Africa tour on the island.

[L'Express] We were all shocked to learn of Dr. Padmini Coopamah's sudden and tragic passing in the United States. I had the privilege of interacting with her both in Mauritius and later in the States. We spoke often about health and human security in Africa during my time working in Washington, D.C. As her family and friends piece together the fragments of her extraordinary life--from Quatre-Bornes to Florida--I would like to share some insights into her remarkable research on HIV/AIDS in Africa.

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.

[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) has recorded an unusually high number of delistings in 2025, with eight companies withdrawing from the Official Market or the Development &amp; Enterprise Market (DEM). A common driver behind most exits is corporate restructuring--mergers, privatisations or reorganisations aimed at simplifying governance and reducing costs.

[L'Express] Don't worry, readers, it's not a desperate call to save my life but to save your own siblings. In fact, it is an SOS to save our nation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mauritius-based telecommunications firm Axian Telecom has acquired a 99.63 percent stake in Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet, for an undisclosed amount, marking one of the biggest takeovers in East Africa's broadband market this year.

[L'Express] The headline from a few days ago is chilling: Almost half of Mauritian teenagers are pre-diabetic. According to a senior official at the Ministry of Health, this could be a world record.

[L'Express] The National Accounts September update published by Statistics Mauritius indicates that the economic growth for 2025 is projected at 3.1%. Excluding the downturn due to Covid-19 in 2020, it is the second lowest growth in the past 25 years; 2019 recorded a growth of 2.9%. It compares unfavourably with the growth rate of Sub-Saharan Africa (4.1%) or Emerging and Developing Asia (5.2%) and begs the question whether the economy is resilient enough to ensure higher growth. This lukewarm performance should be a

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