Prison Oversight in Focus: Foreign Prisoners Network is urging international media and trial observers to closely monitor the upcoming Port Louis court proceedings of British national Ashley Tierney, who has spent nearly seven years in pre-trial detention amid allegations of beatings, intimidation and degrading treatment. Prison Safety Alarm: The same group is calling for an immediate independent investigation after the death of 43-year-old Avinash Ramgotee at Melrose Prison, pointing to prior inquiry findings on drug trafficking, alleged corruption and weak supervision, and demanding full disclosure of autopsy results and CCTV preservation. Digital Payments & Finance: A new report highlights how India’s UPI model is spreading across markets, noting UPI acceptance already in Mauritius and other countries, while fintech firms are moving from payments into consent-based, intelligence-led financial services. Mauritius in the Spotlight for Trade & Investment: India’s exports to FTA partners show strong momentum, with shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubling, and Mauritius listed among operational FTA partners. Corporate Moves: WeWork Global sold a 2.5% stake in WeWork India Management for about Rs 244 crore, with Mauritius-linked entities among the buyers. Maritime & Policy: Mauritius backed a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining at the ISA, joining a growing African bloc arguing for science-led decisions. Sports (Local Link): Mauritius’ Queency Victoire has been named assistant on the lines for the WAfCON Morocco 2026 final, underscoring the island’s growing presence in regional football officiating. Sports & Business Crossover: Zee Entertainment received interim relief from India’s SAT to proceed with a ₹3,143 crore preferential warrant issue to Sunbright Mauritius Investments.