Madagascar: new PM appointed amid protests
Madagascar’s president Hery Rajaonarimampianina has appointed Christian Ntsay, as the new prime minister of the Indian Ocean island nation. Christian Ntsay was the former director […]
Mauritius
Mauritius’s unemployment rate fell to lowest level since 2008
The unemployment rate in Mauritius has decreased from 7.3% in 2017 to 7.1% in 2018, the lowest level since 2008, the Minister of Labor, Industrial […]
Mauritius’ SBM Bank completes acquisition of Kenya’s Chase Bank
Mauritius’ banking group SBM Holdings will inject an additional $60 million into Kenya’s Chase Bank in a month’s time, SBM Holdings Chairman Kee Chong Li […]
Mauritius celebrates colorful Independence Day as president sets to resign
The Indian Ocean Island Mauritius has celebrated its 50th year of independence on Monday with fireworks amid the resignation of its first female president of […]
Mauritius first female President faces impeachment amid financial scandals
The government of Mauritius has decided to launch impeachment procedures to dismiss Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, the first female President of the tiny Indian Ocean Island. The […]
Africa: Mauritius attracts 90% of India’s foreign direct investment
The Indian think tank group, Observer Research Foundation, in a research note published on February 21 revealed that one single country has collected 90% of […]
Morocco’s BCP lands in Mauritius, Madagascar
Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France on Monday announced the signing of an agreement providing for the divestment of 100% of Banque […]
Mauritius tops 2017 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance
Mauritius remains the top ranking country in overall governance in Africa, Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) revealed this week. According to latest governance […]
Senegal to launch its first internet exchange point, SenIX
Senegalese government plans to launch its first Internet Exchange Point on August 29 in the capital city Dakar, Cheikh Bakhoum, the Director General of the […]
Mauritius: PM to Hand over to Son amid Criticism
The Mauritian Prime Minister is handing power to his son on Monday, prompting accusations of nepotism and calls for a referendum from opponents in in […]