What are the latest news in Mauritius?
- Diplomacy & International Appointments: In late August 2026, member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) elected veteran diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed of Mauritius as the next OIC Secretary-General, succeeding Hussein Ibrahim Taha. bdnews24.com———
- Economic & Financial Developments:
- The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released their mid-2026 economic reviews for Mauritius. Real GDP growth is projected around 2.8% to 3.0% for 2026 amid global market headwinds, with ongoing discussions focusing on debt reduction, structural fiscal consolidation, and productivity enhancements. -Mirage News——–
- The government continues to push development financing towards the “blue economy” and climate-resilient infrastructure following the joint World Bank Country Climate and Development Report.
- Tourism & Aviation: The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has ramped up outreach across key European, African, and Asian markets, appointing hospitality executives to guide its high-end and sustainable tourism transformation strategy.- Air Mauritius and partner airlines have expanded routes, including additional frequencies to Europe. -Mauritius+ 1——–
- Public Health: Health authorities have intensified vector-control measuresincluding targeted larviciding and sterile insect techniquesto manage mosquito-borne health risks in urban centers following earlier seasonal spikes in cases.- BEACON———
- Sports: Mauritius recently competed in regional football qualifiers, including matches in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification rounds and the COSAFA Under-20 Championship.