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A French expat has found her spiritual home celebrating Mahashivaratri in Mauritius for three years running, joining thousands of Hindu pilgrims in the island nation's biggest religious festival. Her story reveals a side of Mauritius most tourists never see.
A new survey reveals overwhelming public support for progressive reproductive health policies in Mauritius, including keeping pregnant girls in school and accessible contraception. The findings show a nation ready to embrace comprehensive sexual health education for its young people.
While other nations scramble to regulate AI after deployment, Mauritius built ethics into its strategy from the start. The island nation's approach could reshape how smaller economies compete in the global tech race.
The island nation of Mauritius just became the 70th country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a global coalition committed to peaceful space exploration and returning humans to the Moon. This small island nation in the Indian Ocean is now helping shape how we explore space together.
Kimberley Le Court of Mauritius fought back from a mechanical failure to win stage six of the Tour de France Femmes in a thrilling sprint finish. Her teammates rallied to help her rejoin the race, proving that perseverance and teamwork can overcome any setback.
Mauritius just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that helps small island nations attract funding for solar projects, starting with 220 MW of its own renewable energy. The World Bank-backed marketplace could transform how vulnerable island states access clean energy investments.
A new index reveals the African countries creating the best conditions for businesses to start and grow. From island nations to economic powerhouses, these ecosystems are building pathways for the continent's next generation of innovators.
Six African countries are protecting ocean ecosystems by halting deep-sea mining until scientists fully understand its environmental impact. The growing coalition puts ocean health ahead of mining profits, citing climate change concerns and scientific gaps.
After 60 years of forced displacement, the Chagossian people are claiming their right to return to their ancestral islands in the Indian Ocean. A recent landing by four Chagossians signals a new chapter in their fight for self-determination.
New brain scans reveal the famous extinct dodo wasn't the bumbling fool history made it out to be. Researchers found these misunderstood birds were likely as intelligent as modern pigeons and may have been active at night.
A groundbreaking nine-country African collaboration has sequenced over 1,000 genomes from underrepresented communities, revealing millions of new genetic variants that could revolutionize how doctors predict and treat diseases worldwide. The project corrects a dangerous medical blind spot: most genetic research comes from European populations, making current disease predictions dangerously inaccurate for African patients.
When wheelchair racer Melanie Woods won Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow, she thought the hard part was over. Then officials called for a do-over, and she had to prove herself all over again.
Nigeria just made history at the African Archery Championships, bringing home seven medals including their first-ever team gold. The breakthrough performance shows how far the West African nation has come in a sport they're rapidly mastering.
Diplomats from over 30 countries gathered in Beijing to celebrate wins in women's rights and plan future collaboration. The event blended cultural heritage with concrete progress on gender equality.
Scotland's Melanie Woods proved her Paralympic racing prowess by winning the same Commonwealth Games gold medal twice after officials ordered a controversial re-race. The wheelchair racer broke her own Games record both times in front of her home crowd in Glasgow.
Dutch cycling star Lorena Wiebes conquered a challenging climb and sprinted to victory in the Tour de France Femmes opener, claiming her sixth career stage win. The 27-year-old overcame self-doubt and tough competition to extend her record as the race's most successful sprinter.
Cape Town International Airport has claimed the top spot in Africa's airport rankings, recognized for exceptional service and world-class facilities. South Africa secured three positions in the continent's top 10 airports.
Morocco climbed 20 places to rank 65th out of 163 countries in the 2026 Global Peace Index, making it the most peaceful nation in North Africa. The leap reflects growing stability in a region often marked by uncertainty.
Nearly 20 million children in Africa have been saved from measles since 2000 through expanded vaccination programs. Three countries just became the first in sub-Saharan Africa to completely eliminate measles and rubella.
African businesses are using digital currencies to skip costly banking detours and send payments across borders in seconds instead of days. The shift could finally make continent-wide trade affordable and fast.
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