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Latest news on Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island nation covering politics, economy, tourism, offshore finance, Port Louis, Rodrigues, Agalega and the Chagos Archipelago.

Mauritius is a multi-party democracy in the south-west Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Its capital and largest city is Port Louis. The republic includes the islands of Rodrigues and Agalega, and it is a member of the Commonwealth, the African Union and the Southern African Development Community.

The economy rests on tourism, financial services, textiles, seafood and sugar, with growing interest in technology and renewable energy. Mauritius is also known as an international financial centre and an investment gateway between Africa and Asia. Coverage also follows government policy, elections, the cost of living and the sovereignty talks over the Chagos Archipelago and Diego Garcia.

Mauritian society blends Indian, African, Chinese and European heritage. Mauritian Creole is the everyday language, alongside French and English. Sega music, Le Morne and the lagoon beaches are part of the island's identity, while the dodo remains its best-known symbol.

Mauritius was settled by the Dutch, then ruled by the French and later the British. It became independent in 1968 and a republic in 1992. Sugar plantations shaped its early economy and its diverse population.

This NewsNow Mauritius feed gathers the latest headlines on Mauritius politics, economy, business, tourism, Port Louis, Rodrigues, Chagos and the wider Indian Ocean region, updated throughout the day.