Latest news in Mauritius? September 17th, 2026

Key current events and developments in Mauritius around September 17, 2026:

• Creation of the National Crime Agency (NCA): The Mauritian Cabinet moved to introduce a package of nine bills to replace the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) Act and formally set up the National Crime Agency. The new agency will serve as the primary investigative body for money laundering, financial crime, cybercrime, and serious organized crime.

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• Chagos Archipelago Diplomacy: Direct negotiations between the Mauritian and UK governments continue over the sovereignty and final agreement regarding the Chagos Archipelago. Diplomatic attention has sharpened following fresh diplomatic pushback and sovereignty claims raised by the Maldives regarding the surrounding maritime boundaries.

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• National Aviation Consultative Council: The government has established a new independent aviation advisory body designed to review air-access policies, test aviation decisions against the national interest, and protect long-term connectivity and tourism viability.

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• Labour & Gig Economy Rights: Trade unions, led by the CTSP, have intensified campaigns pressing the government to ratify ILO Convention 193 (Decent Work in the Platform Economy), aiming to establish formal collective bargaining, safety protections, and algorithmic transparency for gig workers.

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• Tourism Rebound & Market Expansion: Official data showed solid tourism growth heading into late 2026, driven by rising arrivals from Indian and European source markets. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) launched major trade initiatives across several Indian hubs to bolster non-beach leisure and business travel.

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