By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Defimedia
The Roche-Terre football ground hosts the "Divali Night", a cultural show organised by RadioPlus and the Rivière-du-Rempart district council. Musical performances are planned, including Echos Live Band, Deepshika Bulloram and L'Escalier Taal Group, according to Defi Media.
Inflation in Mauritius could reach 5% by December 2026, after 5.7% year-on-year in September, according to SBM Insights and Statistics Mauritius. The rise is attributed notably to maritime freight, fuel, international tensions and tax measures, reports Defi Media.
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The board of Cargo Handling Corporation Ltd has proposed a monthly extension of the contract of its managing director Gassen Dorsamy, which expires on 11 December 2026. Dorsamy, currently in China, is expected to decide on the proposal upon his return, according to Defi Media.
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Mauritian President Dharam Gokhool called for peace and social harmony at the 2026 Divali Mahotsav in Phoenix. Mauritius Sanathan Dharma Temples Federation president Bhojraj Ghoorbin also urged communities to reject recent tensions, reports Defimedia.
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Moderate showers are expected on Saturday in eastern Mauritius and the central plateau, with gusts reaching 50 km/h. Patches of fog and occasional showers are also forecast over elevated areas overnight, according to Defi Media.
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London wants to adapt the Chagos agreement to the Greenland modelLondon is considering adapting the 2025 Chagos agreement along the lines of the Greenland model to address American concerns about the Diego Garcia base. Mauritius wants to preserve its sovereignty and its financial compensation in the talks, according to Defi Media.
Nairobi governor cheered by Charlene Ruto's wedding choirNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was surrounded by the wedding choir during the marriage of Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge, held on 6 November in Mwanza, Tanzania. The scene prompted reactions on social media after he posted his message “Tanzania Iko Love” on Instagram, according to Kenyan site Tuko.The week in Africa
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