Latest news in Mauritius? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Here are the key news headlines and developments in Mauritius as of September 22, 2026:
Chagos Archipelago Diplomacy: High-level diplomatic discussions between Mauritius and the United Kingdom remain front-page news following a formal bilateral call between prime ministers on September 21. Olivier Bancoult and the Chagos Refugees Group (CRG) have welcomed continued talks on concluding sovereignty arrangements and resettlement rights, while also monitoring renewed claims raised by the Maldives.
NewsNowCreation of the National Crime Agency (NCA): Legislative momentum is building following the Cabinet’s introduction of nine dedicated bills designed to establish the National Crime Agency as the country’s central authority for cybercrime, financial fraud, and organized crime, replacing the previous Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) framework.
Prime Minister’s Office – Government of MauritiusNational Aviation Consultative Council: The government has moved forward with setting up an independent National Aviation Consultative Council to review national air-access strategies, bolster Air Mauritius’s long-term sustainability, and improve tourist connectivity.
Prime Minister’s Office – Government of MauritiusEconomic & Financial Updates:
The Bank of Mauritius launched its specialized AML/CFT Graduate Programme in collaboration with financial regulatory bodies to bolster local compliance talent.
Bank of Mauritius |Domestic reports highlight looming adjustments in local retail fuel prices (projected up ~10%) following recent tanker shipments.
mauritius-news.comTourism sector indicators from Statistics Mauritius show continued strong performance, with tourist arrivals expanding over 6% year-on-year, driven largely by solid growth in Central European and Asian markets.
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Domestic & Legal Affairs: Law enforcement and judicial proceedings have seen active coverage regarding several prominent cases, including ongoing court hearings on a major 156 kg cannabis seizure and recent investigations led by the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT).
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