Mauritius Health Breakthrough: New research presented at EASD says Mauritius is the first country to reverse the type 2 diabetes epidemic using the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, offering a model for other nations. Local Climate Tech: Mauritius Meteorological Services validated a 2027–2031 strategic plan to modernise weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems with digital capability. AI for Local Startups: Mauritius Telecom hosted a Growth & Innovation series on AI entrepreneurship, trust and turning pilots into real impact, with ministerial and CISO participation. Digital Trust for Government: ViitorCloud and Carahsoft will bring EveryCRED digital trust (identity and credential verification) to public-sector procurement channels. Chagos Sovereignty: UK–Mauritius Chagos return deal faces delays, with Chagossians warning elderly residents may never see home again. Innovation Rankings: WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026 shows Kenya rising into the top 100 and Mauritius also climbing in the broader innovation story. Connectivity Infrastructure: Kenya launched the LuLu Coastal Cable System, a protected coastal submarine network aimed at boosting resilience and capacity. Finance & Tech Ecosystem: Helios sold Africa Specialty Risks to Vitruvian, with ASR’s Mauritius-linked reinsurance footprint highlighted. Shipping & Climate: A new push for greener shipping points to fuel and infrastructure gaps, with Mauritius flagged as a potential beneficiary of decentralised zero-carbon bunkering.