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Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India |

Visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Republic of Mauritius

The visit underscores the importance of the India Mauritius relationship, and is a reflection of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, Vision SAGAR, and commitment to the Global South

The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius from 16th to 17th July 2024. The visit marks one of the first bilateral engagements undertaken by EAM following his re-appointment and follows the recent visit of the Prime Minister…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius |

Strengthening Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach to improve the population’s health and well-being

Mauritius boasts a UHC service coverage index of 66, which is significantly higher than the WHO African Region (AFRO) average of 44

By providing affordable access to quality health services, Primary Health Care (PHC) forms the cornerstone for advancing towards universal health coverage (UHC) and ultimately for improving people’s health and well-being across the life-course. In a nutshell, it is about patient-centered care which is a fundamental human right. PHC was identified…

The Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB) Group
Source: The Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB) Group |

The Mauritian International Financial Centre (MIFC) is central to Mauritius Commercial Bank's (MCB’s) growth strategy, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thierry Hebraud

As MCB begins the latest phase of its international transformation, its new CEO, Thierry Hebraud, opens up about the challenges of heading a bank with a dual footprint and talks about how the financial institution has managed to make the most of Mauritius’s International Financial Centre, an important source of the bank’s financial performance

In a video interview released in June 2024, MCB’s new CEO, Thierry Hebraud, speaks of his biggest challenge for the bank he heads. MCB’s (https://www.MCB.mu) foray into Africa and the rest of the world, which dates back over a decade, took a new turn these past couple of years, with…

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF)
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Africa Men’s Sevens: Seven Debutants in Nigeria's Rugby 7s Squad for Mauritius

In Pool A, the Stallions Sevens will compete against Kenya, Madagascar, and host team Mauritius

Nigeria Rugby Sevens head coach, Steve Lewis, has announced his squad for the Africa Cup Sevens Tournament, which will take place over two weekends from June 26 to July 8 in Mauritius. The squad features significant changes, including the absence of co-captains Declan Nwachukwu (center) and Olukolade Awobowale (winger), both…

Mauritius Rugby Federation
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CORRECTION: MAURITIUS 7s by CIEL & Total Energies

Rugby 7s is a fast-paced and spectacular sport that promises an exhilarating experience

Mauritius Rugby Federation (https://Mauritius.Rugby/) today launched the Mauritius 7s by CIEL & Total Energies Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens which they will be hosting from June 29-07th July 2024.  The Labourdonnais Sports Club will be the stage for the Mauritius 7s sponsored by CIEL & Total Energies Mauritius. Get ready to…

Mauritius Rugby Federation
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MAURITIUS 7s by CIEL & Total Energies

Rugby 7s is a fast-paced and spectacular sport that promises an exhilarating experience

Mauritius Rugby Federation (https://Mauritius.Rugby/) today launched the Mauritius 7s by CIEL & Total Energies Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens which they will be hosting from June 29-07th July 2024.  The Labourdonnais Sports Club will be the stage for the Mauritius 7s sponsored by CIEL & Total Energies Mauritius. Get ready to…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Mauritius will receive significant financial support from the African Development Bank to strengthen its post-Covid-19 economic recovery
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Mauritius: The African Development Bank grants $240 million loan to support economic diversification and competitiveness

Several government measures will be supported, including the government’s approval of the fisheries framework bill to fill the gaps in current legislation

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $240 million to Mauritius in Abidjan on 22 May 2024 to implement the second phase of the Economic Competitiveness and Resilience Support Program. “Following the approval and implementation of the first phase of the Program…

World Trade Organization (WTO)
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) |

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala cites members’ desire to complete unfinished business from MC13

WTO members are eager to complete the unfinished business pending from the organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi earlier this year

Speaking in her role as Chair of the WTO's Trade Negotiations Committee, DG Okonjo-Iweala said consultations she has held with members and groups of members since the last General Council meeting in March to hear their thoughts on moving forward post-MC13 demonstrated a “constructive spirit”, with everyone “eager to complete…

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Mauritius formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Mauritius deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 13 May, advancing the tally of formal acceptances to 75. Ambassador Usha Chandnee Dwarka-Canabady presented Mauritius's instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome the formal acceptance by Mauritius of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. This is a concrete demonstration of Mauritius's commitment to the WTO system and to global efforts to improve the sustainability of the world's marine fisheries. The fisheries sector has historically been an important…

API Events

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Hundreds of real estate leaders set to gather at African Property Investment (API) Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Forum

The heartbeat of real estate in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region, this African Property Investment (API) event is set to energise the property market

The 2nd annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Forum (www.APIEvents.com)​, which will be held on 13 June 2024 at the InterContinental Hotel & Resort, is situated 15km from both Port Louis and Gand Baie in Mauritius, promises to be a landmark event. The gathering is a testament to Mauritius's…