Church & Arts in Mauritius: The outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Mauritius praised the Church as a “pillar of society” while reflecting on his diplomatic and pastoral mission, and Bishop Durhône urged local artists to live their vocation in service of beauty and community, calling for stronger professional recognition and legal protection for artists. Mauritius Culture Spotlight: The 18th Lyon Biennale Contemporary Art announced its next edition with 45 new artists, highlighting wide international representation including the Republic of Mauritius and a strong women-led line-up. Tourism & Conservation: A Mauritius lifestyle feature points to a shift where conservation is now mainstream, with luxury resorts investing in marine biology, education, and long-term ecosystem restoration as the island works toward a Green Destinations label by 2030. Local Pride Moment: A Tanzanian actress, Shilole, travelled to Mauritius to celebrate her daughter Joyce’s graduation at Middlesex University Mauritius, with the family’s joy widely shared online. Global Travel Rules (Mauritius link): Taiwan’s eVisa list includes Mauritius, while Saudi Arabia’s updated 2026 eVisa and the UAE’s visa-free updates continue to reshape travel planning for Mauritians and regional travellers. Health & Science (Mauritius-linked): Mauritius-headquartered Xylomed Pharmaceuticals says it is preparing an Ebola therapeutic clinical trial across outbreak-affected parts of Africa. International Diplomacy: Reports also note Bangladesh’s UN appointment of Irene Khan as permanent representative, and wider regional advocacy on women’s inclusion in decision-making.