Japan Proposes Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone to Boost Trade and Development
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled plans for an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa, signalling Tokyo’s […]
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UK Agrees to Give Mauritius Chagos Islands in a Deal That it Claims Safeguards a Vital US Base
The Government claims that the agreement with Britain signed Thursday, May 22 to cede sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius guarantees the survival […]
India and Mauritius Strengthen Strategic Ties Amid Growing Chinese Influence in the Indian Ocean
India and Mauritius have upgraded their bilateral relations to an “enhanced strategic partnership” during a recent visit on Wednesday March 12 by Indian Prime Minister […]
After Mayotte, Cyclone Chido hits Comoros and Mozambique
Cyclone Chido, which wreaked havoc on Mayotte on Saturday, December 14, continued its destructive path across the Indian Ocean, striking the Comoros archipelago and northern […]
UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
After more than half a century of dispute, the United Kingdom reached a “historic agreement” with Mauritius on Thursday October 3 on the sovereignty of […]
Kenya to have first nuclear power plant in 2034
On August 22, Kenya announced plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034. The plant, which will be situated on the Indian Ocean […]
France’s move to revoke birthright citizenship in overseas Mayotte causes dismay in Comoros
A speck of France in the Indian Ocean has become the latest battleground over the laws on immigration following the French government’s announcement of a […]
Mozambique Electricity has already invested 1.7 ME after Cyclone Freddy
Electricity of Mozambique (EDM) has already invested 120 million meticals (1.7 million euros) to restore the electricity grid in the center of the country, after […]
Cyclone leaves more than 9,000 people isolated in central Mozambique
In the districts of Luabo and Chinde, in the province of Zambezia, Mozambique, roads are cut and boats are not circulating, due to the flooding […]
South Africa defends controversial naval exercises with Russia
South Africa’s military has defended its decision to host controversial naval exercises with Russia and China that began Wednesday, shortly before the first anniversary of […]