Mauritius In Headlines – allAfrica News

• National Budget 2025-2026 - PM Ramgoolam Launches Budget Consultations
  [Government of Mauritius] This Government aspires to usher in a new socioeconomic paradigm anchored in the principles of meritocracy, efficient economy and social justice, which is underpinned by the resolve of extending support to the most vulnerable and providing equal opportunity for all.
• Renowned Specialists From Chennai to Carry Out Renal Transplants in Mauritius
  [Government of Mauritius] A team of top specialists from MIOT International Hospital Chennai comprising Dr Sanjeev Velayudhan Nair (nephrologist), Dr Ramanitharan Manikandan (urology/transplant surgeon), and Dr Subbannan Senthil Kumaran (microvascular/plastic surgeon), is currently in Mauritius to conduct kidney transplants on patients suffering from chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease. They are working alongside the […]
• Twenty African Countries, Including Poorest, Hit with High Trump Tariffs
  [allAfrica] The country that President Donald Trump declared "nobody's ever heard of" during his 4 March address to Congress has been hit with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world. Lesotho tops the list of 20 African nations upon which the White House has announced what it calls "reciprocal" tariffs, which add to the baseline […]
• National Science Week Sparking Greater Interest in Science-Related Fields Among Students
  [Government of Mauritius] The National Science Week 2025, aiming to raise awareness on the practical importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in various sectors of the economy and to encourage young students to embark into science-oriented careers, was officially launched, this morning, in the presence of the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and […]
• Cooperatives - Essay and Project Writing Competitions Launched to Sensitise Young People
  [Government of Mauritius] As part of activities to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives, the National Co-operative College launched, this morning, at its seat in Terre Rouge, an essay competition for secondary school students of Grades 10 and 12, and a project writing competition for tertiary institutions. These initiatives aim at raising awareness of young […]
• Prime Minister Reaffirms Determination to Bring Positive Changes to the Lives of Citizens
  [Government of Mauritius] Government is determined to bring positive changes in the quality of life of citizens and provide a modern and well-equipped facility to make sports activities more accessible, stated the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, this afternoon following a site visit at Sir R. Ghurburrun Stadium in Triolet.
• Pig Breeding Industry - Inter-Ministerial Meeting Emphasises the Need for Quality Products
  [Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell, chaired this morning an Inter-Ministerial meeting, comprising the Minister of Local Government, Mr Ranjiv Woochit; the Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry; and the Junior Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Mr Gilles Fabrice David; […]
• Mauritius Strengthens Efforts to Combat Persistent Organic Pollutants
  [Government of Mauritius] Mauritius is taking decisive action against Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which threaten public health and the environment, especially vulnerable populations. Government is reinforcing controls to regulate and eliminate these toxic substances by enforcing strict import and disposal measures.
• Agro-Industry Junior Minister David Visits Barkly Experiment Station
  [Government of Mauritius] The Junior Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy, and Fisheries, Mr Fabrice David visited, today, the Barkly Experiment Station at Beau-Bassin. The aim of visit was to assess the station's ongoing activities in seed production and plant propagation.
• Mauritius Selected As a Shortlisted Nominee in the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards
  [Mauritius Tourism] Mauritius has been selected as a shortlisted nominee in the 32nd annual World Travel Awards: