AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Controls: Mauritius has temporarily restricted entry for foreign nationals who travelled to, transited through, or stayed in the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan in the past 21 days, with Mauritian citizens and permit-holders allowed back but required to complete a mandatory 21-day quarantine plus enhanced screening and isolation for symptomatic travellers. Regional Business Impact: The Ebola situation has also pushed organisers to postpone the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius (July 26–29), citing WHO guidance and health-safety concerns. Aviation & Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines says it will launch a new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis from July 12, improving tourism and trade links. Finance & Compliance: Pakistan’s NAB has frozen two foreign bank accounts in Mauritius linked to Bahria Town, holding about $4.5m, as part of cross-border money laundering investigations and asset recovery steps. Governance & Markets: A Mauritius workshop focused on preserving indentured labour heritage across the Indian Ocean, bringing together heritage experts, UNESCO and ICOMOS. Wealth & Investment Climate: Morocco topped a CIAN business climate barometer for 2025–26, scoring 3.9 versus Mauritius at 3.4, signalling shifting investor perceptions in the region. Policy Watch (Chagos): Reports say the U.S. is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, while a UK Bill aims to block any future transfer without parliamentary and Chagossian approval.
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