By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Defimedia
Ananda Devi, a 69-year-old Mauritian novelist living in France, received the Jean Giono prize on Tuesday for her novel "Chronique d’un royaume perdu", published by Grasset in August. The prize, worth 10,000 euros and chaired by Paule Constant, rewards a work depicting a community’s struggle in Mauritius, according to Defi Media.
Tunisian journalist and writer Faouzia Zouari, based in Paris, is receiving the Prix Laïcité Culture 2026. Her work addresses exile, memory and the condition of women, according to Business News.
🇹🇳 Tunisia · Source: Business News ·
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.
🇲🇺 Mauritius · Source: Defimedia ·
Airline Air Mauritius recorded a net profit of 78.63 million euros, or about 4.1 billion rupees, for the 2025-2026 financial year. After adjusting for three accounting items, including the revaluation of provisions and foreign exchange gains, it stands at 35.83 million euros, according to Defi Media.
🇲🇺 Mauritius · Source: Defimedia ·
Mauritian education unions estimate that 90% of issues discussed under the Blueprint remain unresolved, despite dialogue with the Education Ministry. UPSEE and GSSTU welcome some efforts while criticising delays in implementing commitments, according to Defi Media.
🇲🇺 Mauritius · Source: Defimedia ·
A Mauritian man dies after falling from a mango tree in Belle-RoseA 64-year-old man died on Monday 9 November in Belle-Rose after falling from a mango tree where he was installing protective netting. Taken to PMOC hospital by the SAMU ambulance service, he died about an hour later, according to Defi Media.
Kenyan series Mother-In-Law celebrates 25 yearsThree actresses who play the daughters-in-law in the Kenyan series Mother-In-Law made a playful video for the programme’s 25th anniversary. According to Tuko, the video has delighted internet users.The week in Africa
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