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April 4, 2026, 3:39 am
Public Sector Audit Report for 2024-2025 - Massive Investments, Disappointing Outcomes
- [L'Express] The 800 page audit report - "Making a Difference to the Lives of Citizens" - published on Friday 20 March 2026 highlights widespread governance failures across ministries and parastatal bodies: large budgets are allocated, but weak governance and inadequate monitoring undermine their impact. According to the Director of Audit, Dharamraj Paligadu, shortcomings include inefficient procurement, inadequate revenue controls, weak monitoring of expenditures, poor project and contract management, and
Mauritius, Eswatini Bow Out of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027 Qualifiers
- [Cosafa] Mauritius and Eswatini failed to progress to the group stages of qualifying for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 after defeats in the preliminary round on Tuesday.
Nkulikiyinka in Mauritius to Seek Support for Mushikiwabo's Oif Candidacy
- [New Times] The Minister of Labour and Public Service, Christine Nkulikiyinka, on Wednesday, March 25, met Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius for discussions on Louise Mushikiwabo's candidacy for a new term at the helm of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
Turning Geopolitical Uncertainty Into Strategic Opportunity
- [L'Express] Periods of geopolitical instability often reshape global financial flows. The current disturbances in parts of the Middle East have once again reminded investors of the importance of diversification, geopolitical risk management, and stable financial jurisdictions.
Why the Chagos Islands Deal Is Delayed - and Mauritius Is Threatening to Sue the UK
- [The Conversation Africa] More than a year ago, the UK agreed to grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which Britain has governed as the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1965. But the treaty to transfer sovereignty has hit choppy waters. The deal has stalled in the UK parliament and Mauritius has now threatened legal action against the UK over the delay.
Mauritians Support Sexuality Education in School and Access to Contraceptives Regardless of Age
- [Afrobarometer] Most citizens say pregnant girls should be allowed to stay in school.
Destination Mauritius Reinforces Presence At Itb Tourism Fair While Island Remains Safe and Directly Accessible for Global Tourists.
- [Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) stepped up its presence at the ITB Tourism fair in Berlin with one of the fair's largest stand bringing together major local stakeholders to promote our unique tropical island destination.
Mauritius Leans Into Climate Resilience and Inclusive Growth to Unleash Job Creation At Scale
- [World Bank] Washington -- Mauritius faces mounting climate risks, but decisive action can transform these challenges into engines of job creation and inclusive growth. By investing in renewable energy and the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystems, Mauritius could generate up to 32,000 jobs by 2030, reveals a new World Bank Group report.
