Central Banking Shake-up in Mauritius: Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam has demanded the resignation of Bank of Mauritius Governor Rama Sithanen, amid allegations of interference and mismanagement, including claims that the governor’s son improperly influenced licensing, staffing and contracts; Deputy Governor Gerard Sanspeur also resigned citing pressure. Monetary Policy Spillovers in the Region: South Africa’s Reserve Bank raised its benchmark rate by 25 bps to 7% for the first time in three years, citing inflation risks linked to the Iran war—an action that also puts Mauritius in the spotlight as other African central banks tighten. Trade Boost for African Coffee: China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties starting July 20, 2026, using unified phytosanitary rules to streamline approvals; Mauritius is among the applicants. Indian Ocean Marine Governance: Monaco’s Blue Initiative presented a Port Louis-built report with 25 recommendations for protecting ecosystems, managing fisheries sustainably and strengthening regional cooperation across waters shared with Mauritius and the Saya de Malha Bank. Digital Identity and Privacy: Mauritius’ Data Protection Commissioner Drudeisha Madhub stresses that digital ID must be built with strong data protection and cybersecurity safeguards, not treated as an afterthought. Business & Investment Signals: Bloomberg’s Africa Startups to Watch list highlights rising African investor participation, with Mauritius among the featured countries. Tourism and Connectivity Watch: Emirates’ new 569-seat A380 three-class configuration will serve routes including Mauritius, reflecting continued premium cabin demand.