Women’s rights in focus: Mauritius ends legal protection for marital rape, with parliament voting tougher sentences for rapists and murderers where domestic abuse is involved, a major step for survivors and domestic violence prevention. Culture & community: Mauritius also appears in international governance circles, as the ICSI’s 5th International Conference is inaugurated in Mauritius with the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning gracing the event. Lifestyle & travel: A new report highlights how to stretch the Eastern Mediterranean cruising season beyond the Schengen 90-day limit, with practical routes through Schengen and non-Schengen zones. Sports & inspiration: Team Amani’s Tour de France Femmes dream story spotlights perseverance after tragedy, as riders push toward a 2028 goal. Global mobility watch: Japan publishes digital nomad visa rules showing only a small set of African countries eligible for dependent visas, underscoring how family access is becoming a key part of visa policy. Food & health: A pharmacist column explores inflammageing and why chronic low-grade inflammation accelerates ageing and disease risk. Mauritius in the spotlight: Mastercard expands Priceless.com’s lifestyle travel platform across nine African markets including Mauritius.