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20% costlier materials, Rs 15,000 extra per container: Hormuz is now a local crisis

A month without a deputy PM: who replaces Bérenger? South Africa's police chief suspended over a R360m health contract. Oil crosses $106 as Trump seals off the Strait of Hormuz.

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First mpox cases in Mauritius: one patient tracked down after fleeing

Mare-aux-Vacoas at 51%: water cuts are weeks away. Iran seizes Hormuz ships as ceasefire frays. Lebanese journalist killed as Iran-US talks stall.

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'Every day felt like prison': the testimonies breaking from Twaha Academy

Government prepares water rationing plan as drought enters critical phase. Pan-African activist Kemi Seba faces extradition from South Africa to Benin. Trump extends Iran ceasefire but leaves Hormuz blockade in place.

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The man who built the MMM for 55 years just walked out of it

"La situation est critique": water reservoirs hit historic lows. Macky Sall, Africa's sole candidate, bids for UN Secretary General. Tim Cook hands Apple to his head of hardware.

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Three charges, no bail: Mufti Peerbocus faces court

Ten dead women, no official count: Mauritius announces domestic violence overhaul. DRC and M23 agree to protect civilians, free prisoners within 10 days. US seizes Iranian ship in Hormuz, Tehran calls it piracy and vows to respond.

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Oil just crashed. Mauritius already paid more at the pump.

Fifteen years later, the Bramer Bank fraud finally gets its verdict. Sassou-N'Guesso sworn in for fifth term as PM Ramgoolam flies to Brazzaville. Hormuz is open again, but nobody's rushing through just yet.

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Fuel prices could climb again, and the government is racing to ease the pain

Parliament passes sweeping anti-money laundering law. Malema gets five years, walks free for now. Lebanon ceasefire begins as Trump says Iran deal is very close.

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Petrol up to Rs 64.25 as the stabilisation fund bleeds dry

Shakeel takes the wheel, and Ramgoolam leaves a constitutional void. Iran ceasefire holds, but Tehran warns it can shut the Gulf. Trump moves to fire the Fed chair.

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57 Years, and Now He Leaves: Bérenger Quits MMM

Protection Orders Failed 7 of 10 Femicide Victims. IMF Cuts Global Growth as Iran War Hammers Sub-Saharan Africa. Trump Says Iran War “Close to Over,” but the Blockade Holds.

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Fifty-seven years, then a resignation letter: Bérenger walks out of the MMM

Alalila faces court challenge as taxi drivers revolt. Mauritius: Chagos fight continues after UK shelves the deal. US blockade of Hormuz begins as Iran calls it piracy.

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Your electricity bill just got more expensive, and that's just the start

London puts the Chagos deal on ice. Iran's new Supreme Leader: wounded and out of sight. Oil tops $100 as US blockades Iranian ports.

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UK puts the Chagos deal on ice, and Mauritius is left waiting

Bread up, electricity up: the cabinet's crisis playbook. Ethiopia's Easter, overshadowed by fuel queues. Artemis crew splashes down after first Moon flyby in 52 years.

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