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 […]
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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 […]
Mauritius is SSA’ Most Competitive Economy – WEF
‘The Global Competitiveness Index,’ released this weekend by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows Mauritius as sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive economy. According to WEF, the […]
Indian Ocean: OIF boss tours Islands ahead of annual summit
International Organization of La Francophonie or French speaking countries’ organization (OIF) Secretary-General Michaëlle Jean on Tuesday began official visit to the Indian Ocean OIF member […]
Mauritius: Economic forecast shows 5.5% growth as of 2017
Mauritius’ economy is expected to grow at an annual average rate of 5.5 percent from 2017 driven by higher investments and a focus on manufacturing […]
Foreign investment: Rwanda targets $1.2 Bln in 2015
Rwanda aims to increase foreign direct investment in 2015 to $1.2 billion, a fourfold jump from two years ago, helped by a new investment Code […]