In an era of mounting biodiversity losses and escalating threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and invasive species, a rare and remarkable reversal is underway. According to the latest update from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List,  20 species worldwide have been officially downlisted  — meaning they are now considered less threatened with extinction than previously assessed. This sweeping conservation turnaround spans birds, snails, and land...

Port Louis / Johannesburg — Analysis The African Union (AU) has confirmed that the newly established  African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA)  will be headquartered in the Republic of Mauritius. The decision positions the island nation at the center of a historic effort to build Africa’s financial self-reliance and reduce dependence on traditional global rating institutions such as  S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Ratings . AfCRA’s creation marks a significant milestone in the continent’s pursuit...

Port Louis / New Delhi — Analysis India and Mauritius have quietly advanced their strategic partnership with the signing of an agreement establishing a satellite tracking station near the Chagos Archipelago. The pact, concluded during high-level bilateral discussions in Port Louis, reflects a deepening of cooperation in maritime security, space technology, and oceanographic research within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Officials from both governments confirmed that the new facility will...