By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Defimedia
Illustrative image · Asad Photo Maldives · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe Mauritian government plans to renew 114 kilometres of water pipes with Indian funding of 2.9 billion rupees over two and a half years. The project is part of a programme to replace 1,500 kilometres of the network, according to Defi Media.
Mauritian party Lalit is proposing a 106-member National Assembly, a government limited to 12 to 15 ministers and the possible recall of elected representatives by voters. Its submission to the Constitutional Review Commission also proposes making kreol an official language of Parliament and defining Mauritius as a secular state, according to Defi Media.
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Dr Avinash Ramtohul announced a two-hour daily limit on social media use for teenagers, activated by default. “School” and “Sleep” modes could also block notifications during school hours and at night, according to Defi Media.
🇲🇺 Mauritius · Source: Defimedia ·
Roshi Bhadain, leader of Mauritius’s Reform Party, says questions remain unanswered in the investigation into Soopramanien Kistnen’s death. He disputes aspects of the case and plans a press conference to present new information, according to Defi Media.
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Mauritius's health system has opened new services, including a centre devoted to diabetes and a kidney transplant unit, two years after the ministerial change, according to Defi Media. Minister Anil Kumar Bachoo also highlights the settling of debts and the rollout of the E-Health system.
🇲🇺 Mauritius · Source: Defimedia ·
Vedanand Seetul found guilty of murdering his wifeVedanand Seetul, 51, was found guilty of murdering his wife Madhuri Seetul, who died on 25 November 2018 in Lallmatie after strangulation linked to domestic violence. The Assizes jury delivered its verdict on 7 November by seven votes to two, reports Defi Media.
Rwanda plants 2,238 trees to launch forestry seasonRwanda planted 2,238 tree seedlings across eight hectares in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, to launch its 2026-2027 forestry season. More than 5,000 residents and partners took part in the community operation on 7 November, according to Rwanda Dispatch, with emphasis placed on seedling survival.The week in Africa
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