Latest news in Mauritius? September 13th, 2026

Key developments and headlines in Mauritius around September 13, 2026:

• National Crime Agency Legislation: The Cabinet approved the introduction of nine separate bills in the National Assembly to establish the National Crime Agency (NCA). The NCA will serve as the lead agency investigating financial crimes, cybercrime, and serious organized crime, officially repealing the Financial Crimes Commission Act. Prime Minister’s Office – Government of Mauritius+ 1
• National Aviation Consultative Council: Cabinet also approved the creation of an independent National Aviation Consultative Council. The body is tasked with guiding national air-access strategy and balancing major aviation choices with public interest and Air Mauritius’s long-term sustainability. Prime Minister’s Office – Government of Mauritius
• Chagos Archipelago Bilateral Talks: Discussions between the Mauritian government and UK officials resumed following an official meeting between the Attorney-General and UK representatives aimed at concluding a bilateral treaty over the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago. Prime Minister’s Office – Government of Mauritius
• Constitutional Reform Public Consultations: The newly convened 11-member Constitutional Review Commission, headed by former Judge Vinod Boolell, continues to collect written representations from the public. The nationwide review covers democratic participation, institutional checks, and the Bill of Rights. ConstitutionNet+ 1
• International Waqf Conference: Port Louis hosted the three-day International Waqf Conference in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the Awqaf Foundation, closing with multilateral discussions on sustainable investment, asset governance, and community development across the Indian Ocean region. وكالة الأنباء السعودية
• Health and Travel Directives: Mauritian health authorities extended targeted travel health restrictions and surveillance through December 2026 for arrivals originating from or transiting specific regional outbreak zones. Deep Arrival