‘Chacha Le Visionnaire’

Books The Struggle and The Triumph: A Historical Portrait of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam By Joseph Tsang Mang Kin and Dr Amit Achameesing Published on 18 September 2025, to mark the 125th anniversary of the birth of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR),...

BORIS JOHNSON: Labour's hold on Caerphilly crumbled like the eponymous cheese. It's proof voters have taken a long, hard look at our beleaguered PM and seen what a lawyerly, weaselly shapeshifter he is

What was that? The Labour party on 11 per cent? In Caerphilly? When you look at the scale of the Government’s humiliation in this week’s by-election, you rub your eyes in disbelief. This is a seat that the Labour Party has held since the end of...

Mysuru JSS academy opens school of medicine in Mauritius

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mauritius, has launched the JSS School of Medicine in Vacoas, accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius. This new medical college aims to address healthcare and medical education needs...

Madagascar's president's allies flee to Mauritius

Some soldiers have joined protesters demanding the president's resignation/Screengrab Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina is facing the threat of impeachment for "abandonment of post". Reports say he has fled the country after a...

Lessons from global multilingual success stories show crucial role of mother tongue education

Multilingualism is a central pillar of the South African Constitution, of the new democratic dispensation and to foster inclusive nationhood. Recognising previously mis-recognised indigenous languages is an important measure of social justice or...

‘When our girls succeed, we all do’: Michelle Obama group pledges $2.5 million to adolescent girls’ education efforts

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance pledged Saturday to...

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance rallying $2.5M for grassroots education

NEW YORK -- Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world's most economically disadvantaged areas. The Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledged...

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world's most economically disadvantaged areas. The Obama Foundation's Girls...

Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance is rallying $2.5 million for grassroots education

NEW YORK (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance...

Mauritius and Zanzibar Surge as British Couples Reshape Honeymoon Preferences

African destinations are claiming a larger share of the honeymoon travel market as British couples increasingly look beyond traditional European escapes when planning post-wedding getaways. Research from Travelbag, a UK-based long-haul travel...

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education...

“These groups are changing the way girls see themselves in their own communities and in our world, helping create the leaders we need for the brighter future we all deserve," Obama said in a video released Oct. 11, the International Day of the...

Mauritius Cites Lack of Safety Culture and Local Failure in Wakashio Report

The Court of Investigation convened by Mauritius released a new report into the 2020 casualty of the bulker Wakashio, which broke apart after grounding and caused significant environmental damage. While much of the report covers details previously...

International Musculoskeletal Summit 2025 Achieves Resounding Success in Mauritius

PNN New Delhi [India], October 10: The International Musculoskeletal Summit (IMS) 2025 concluded triumphantly from 26 to 28 September 2025 at the prestigious Hotel Hennessy Park, Ebène, Mauritius, marking a landmark event in global musculoskeletal...

Sunseekers, look lively… These Mauritius must-stays are calling

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is renowned for its beach resorts, which are along a spectacular coastline of turquoise waters and white sandy coves. Some are brilliant for families, while others are adults-only; many hotels are attached to...

Culture Summit Africa shows how people-first thinking is reshaping business

The Houghton Hotel buzzed on September 10 and 11 as more than 200 leaders, HR professionals and entrepreneurs gathered for Culture Summit Africa 2025. Hosted by Happy Sandpit, a South African company that helps organisations build stronger...

British family moved to Mauritius to get away from 'the rat race' - now their kids go to private school for £20,000 LESS than in the UK

A couple who ditched the UK for Mauritius revealed how their children attend the 'best private school' on the island for a bargain price. Adam and Tara Short, originally from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, moved their family across the world with...

Why Mauritius is the ultimate destination for mindful escape

Stay My first port of call was Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, located at the foot of Le Morne Brabant Mountain, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beneath the towering peak, the resort exudes a tranquil, secluded and rustic charm....

'We moved to Mauritius to escape the UK rat race and every day feels like a holiday'

Adam and Tara Short Tara with their children Spencer and Xander A family that quit the UK and moved 6,000 miles away to Mauritius to 'get away from the rat race' say they feel like they're on 'a permanent holiday.' Adam Short, 44, and his...

Unwelcome animal immigrants

There are alien animals living wild all over the world – hippopotamuses in Colombia, camels in Australia, stoats in New Zealand, Burmese pythons in Florida. There are parakeets in England, slow worms in the Burren and wallabies in the Irish Sea....

FO° Talks: Chagos and Diego Garcia: Understanding Colonialism, Displacement and Geopolitics

Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and political anthropologist and author David Vine explore the history, displacement and enduring struggle over the Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean that saw one of the most significant legal and...