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Fires destroyed around 11,000 tonnes of sugar cane in Mauritius between 12 and 14 October, according to the Chamber of Agriculture. Production from these crops is estimated at between 500 and 800 tonnes, while irrigation systems were also damaged, the agricultural organisation reports.
Source: Defimedia
A crowd of more than 50 people allegedly looted Fast Food Ltd’s premises in Roche-Bois, taking 13 motorcycles and food products among other items, with the damage estimated at 5.4 million Mauritian rupees. Employees and a security guard were allegedly threatened with weapons and Molotov cocktails, according to Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Business Mauritius recommends that its member companies resume operations on Wednesday 14 October, after the curfew is lifted and as roads are passable and buses are running normally. Schools and crèches remain closed, while the metro is not operating that day, the organisation says in its statement.
Source: Defimedia
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport will remain open during the curfew in Mauritius, imposed from 8.30 pm on 13 October until 6 am the following day. Airports of Mauritius Ltd and Airport Terminal Operations Ltd are asking departing passengers to arrive three hours before their flight, according to a statement relayed by Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Rassemblement Mauricien leader Nando Bodha has called for calm and responsibility following unrest in several parts of Mauritius. In a statement, he urged Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and the police commissioner to restore order with firmness and restraint, according to Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Metro Express services remained suspended in Mauritius on 13 October 2026 as Metro Express Ltd technicians inspected the network. The company said it had mobilised its teams to allow services to resume when safety conditions are met, according to its statement cited by Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Mauritius welcomed 1,042,241 visitors from January to September 2026, including 114,506 in September, 9.6% more than a year earlier. Tourism receipts reached 74.57 billion rupees between January and August, up 18.3%, according to figures cited by Minister Richard Duval and the Bank of Mauritius.
Source: Ionnews
Disruptions were reported in Sainte-Croix, Mauritius, where several roads were obstructed on 12 October 2026. Special Supporting Unit and Metro North officers intervened as the police operation continued, according to a police statement reported by Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
AfCRA, the African Credit Rating Agency, has been launched in Mauritius under the auspices of the African Union. It aims to better assess the continent’s economies, reduce the cost of access to capital and strengthen Africa’s financial sovereignty, according to Newsday.
Source: Newsday
Mauritian Sergeant Ashok Kumarsing Taukoor filed a complaint in Quatre-Bornes after his photo was circulated as that of the police officer suspected of shooting Elodie Thomas. He cites an offence under the Data Protection Act and says the mistake threatens his reputation and safety, according to Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Mauritian sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor appeared before the Weekend Court on a provisional charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. The Mauritius Police Force suspended him and three other officers, while MP Eshan Juman called for his dismissal and prosecution for attempted murder.
Source: Defimedia
A 13-member Indian team, including eight specialist doctors, is due to arrive in Mauritius on 12 October to help care for Élodie Thomas. Health Minister Anil Bachoo announced that the specialists would work voluntarily and that teams were preparing a complex operation, according to his Facebook post.
Source: Defimedia
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