Medical Breakthrough: A 19-month-old girl from Mauritius underwent rare robotic kidney removal surgery in Delhi after congenital kidney damage caused recurrent febrile UTIs, with specialists stressing the precision needed at such a young age. Culture & Heritage: Mauritian athletes of Indian origin reconnected with ancestral roots during the first-ever World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, turning sport into a personal journey back to Bihar and Tamil Nadu. Sports Spotlight: Mauritius hosts the 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens Championship, with Pool A featuring Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and the hosts—setting up a major early clash. Policy & Trade: The EU and ESA states including Mauritius concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digitalisation, and deeper regional integration. Labour Mobility: India flagged off a new batch of skilled workers bound for Mauritius under the India–Mauritius G2G labour mobility framework, with more candidates processing work permits. Women’s Rights: A Southern Africa women farmers’ dialogue called for governments to put women smallholders at the centre of food and climate policy, including Mauritius among participating countries.