Chagos Return Deal: Pope Leo XIV backed the UK–Mauritius agreement to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a long-overdue repair for the forced exile of Chagossians, while noting Diego Garcia will stay leased to the US. Trade & Mobility: India and Oman’s CEPA kicks in from June 1, promising 100% duty-free access for most Omani tariff lines and zero-duty access for key Indian industrial exports—an update that matters for regional business links. Mauritius Education Strategy: Mauritius launched a National Strategy for Higher Education, Science and Research (2025–35), aiming to position the sector as a global education hub and address quality, skills and research gaps. Local Culture & Sport: A young South African open-water swimmer will compete in Mauritius at the Africa Aquatics Zone IV event, with family ties to local swimming clubs. Heritage & Memory: France moved to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir, a symbolic step that also affected Mauritius under colonial rule. Health & Science Lens: A report highlights how Africa’s genetic diversity remains underrepresented in global genomic databases, with implications for better medicine. Jobs & Community: Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina advertised for a Security Guard role.