Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr Samaila Zubairu, on Thursday called on Mauritian Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, in Port Louis Full text...
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Mauritius examines major challenges in the Textile and Apparel Industry
Balaclava, Mauritius (PANA) – The Mauritian textile and apparel industry, a major contributor to the island’s GDP with a share of 12 Full text...
Mauritania adopts a new General Tax Code
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The National Assembly of Mauritania has adopted a bill on the General Tax Code (CGI), during a plenary session that took place on Wednesday afternoon Full text...
Thursday's forex rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Thursday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Thursday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Thursday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
Two South African nationals nabbed with heroin at Mauritius airport
Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Two South African nationals, both males, were intercepted on Sunday with 2 Full text...
First round of Mauritania presidential elections scheduled for June 22
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The first round of the presidential elections in Mauritania has been scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2019, and in case of a second round, it will take place on Saturday, July 06, 2019, according to a decree of the Presidency of the Republic published Wednesday Full text...
Mauritanian president bemoans fire incident at "Notre Dame" church in France
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Mauritanian president, Mohamed ould Abdel Aziz, has offered his country's solidarity following the fire on “Notre Dame” Church, according to a letter sent Tuesday to his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron Full text...
Mauritius amends immigration laws to regulate entry and stay of non-citizens
Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – The Mauritian Parliament voted on Wednesday to amend the country's Immigration Act following the increase in the number of non-citizens marrying citizens for the sole purpose of acquiring the status of a resident, PANA reported from here Full text...
Wednesday's exchange rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Wednesday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Wednesday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Wednesday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
New Dengue cases reported in Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Five new dengue cases have been reported since last weekend in Mauritius, including two at Cité La Cure, a suburb of the capital, Port Louis, according to the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life Full text...
Tuesday's exchange rates for Mauritania Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Tuesday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Tuesday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Tuesday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
Ivanka Trump meets AU officials on advancing women empowerment
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) and the United States of America have agreed to forge closer collaboration on women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, the AU and the US announced Monday Full text...
AU issues two-week deadline for Sudanese military junta to quit
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council met on the situation in Sudan on Monday following the ouster of President Omar El-Bashir and issued a 15-day deadline for the ruling military council to hand over power to a temporary civilian government or face consequences Full text...
Senegalese resident in Mauritania denounce expulsion of foreigners at borders
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – The Federation of Associations of Senegalese living in Mauritania (FAGSM), has deplored the expulsion of foreigners, particularly Senegalese, from the borders Full text...
Sierra Leonean arrested with heroin at Mauritius airport
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – A 34-year-old Sierra Leonean was arrested on Thursday last week at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam international airport in southern Mauritius, with 50 pellets of heroin hidden in his stomach, PANA reported from the Mauritian capital Full text...
Monday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Monday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
Saturday's exchange rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Saturday’s foreign exchange rates for the Mauritanian Ouguiya, as issued by the Central bank of Mauritania Full text...
Damage-causing floods hit headlines in Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Floods, caused by heavy showers that fell for several days across the island, causing considerable material damage, made newspaper headlines in Mauritius this week Full text...
Mauritius to focus on bilateral cooperation with key African countries
Balaclava, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, on Friday said that “where multilateral efforts are weak, bilateral arrangements can be a game changer, hence the reason why Mauritius is focusing on bilateral cooperation with key African countries such as Kenya which is one of the leading economies in East Africa, PANA reported from the Mauritian capital, Port-Louis Full text...
Kenya, Mauritius to pursue private-sector driven economic cooperation
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) — Visiting Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mauritian Premier Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, have committed to continue supporting the private sector by ensuring a business-friendly environment for enterprises to thrive Full text...
Friday's forex rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Friday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Friday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Friday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
Mauritius launches anti-flu vaccination campaign
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritius on Friday launched its annual vaccination campaign against seasonal influenza and health authorities advised the public to get vaccinated at Area Health Centres, Community Health Centres, Mediclinics, and regional hospitals across the island Full text...
Thursday's exchange rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Thursday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Thursday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Thursday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
4 opposition presidential candidates want Mauritanian electoral umpire rejigged
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - Four opposition candidates in Mauritania's June 2019 presidential election have called for a reshaping of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and an audit of the electoral register by an independent actor Full text...
Mauritius hosts 10th edition of IOI Games in July 2019
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritius will host the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Islands (IOI) Games from 19-28 July, PANA learned in the Mauritian capital on Wednesday Full text...
Mauritius, Kenya sign six agreements to enhance cooperation in several fields
Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritius and Kenya have on Wednesday signed six agreements that are the outcome of deliberations of the first Joint Commission for Cooperation between the two countries, PANA reported from the Mauritian capital Full text...
Five former African heads of state due in Zambia for Kaunda’s 95th birthday
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) – Five former African heads of state are expected in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, to join first Republican president Kenneth Kaunda in celebration of his 95th birthday on 28 April 2019 Full text...
Wednesday's exchange rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Wednesday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Japan grants US$3 million assistance for Malian refugees in Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The Japanese government has granted a US$3 million humanitarian assistance to Malian refugees in the MBera camp in south-east Mauritania and to local communities in the neighbourhood, Japanese Ambassador to Nouakchott, Mr Full text...
Wednesday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Wednesday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
Kenyatta arrives in Mauritius for state visit
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, for a four-day state visit, a State House spokesperson said here Full text...
Weather station warns of torrential rains in Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritius weather station issued a warning Tuesday of torrential rains for the entire island, official sources said in the Mauritian capital Full text...
Kenyan President arrives in Mauritius
Plaisance, Mauritius (PANA) - Kenya's president, Uhuru Kenyatta, arrived on Tuesday in Mauritius at the head of an official delegation, PANA reported from here Full text...
Mauritius’ Blue economy depends on fisheries - Minister
Blue Bay, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritian Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping Minister, Mr Premdut Koonjoo, on Tuesday said that the fisheries sector is one of the mainstays of the Blue economy of Mauritius Full text...
Moroccan medical team visits Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – A Moroccan medical team that includes several experts, staying in Mauritania from 8 to 13 April, 2019, on Monday begsn consultations for patients at the Mauritanian regional hospital of Atar (North of the country), the Mauritanian pro-governmental news agency (AMI) said Full text...
Non-communicable diseases will be reduced by 25% by 2025 - Mauritian PM
Trianon, Mauritius (PANA) - Bemoaning that too many Mauritians suffer from non-communicable diseases, the Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, said on Monday that he will do everything possible to reduce the rate of these diseases by 25% by 2025 Full text...
Tuesday's exchange rates for Mauritanian Ouguiya
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – Following are Tuesday’s exchange rates for the Ouguiya as issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania Full text...
Tuesday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Tuesday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
AU think-tank advises strong state control over industrialisation projects in Africa
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) - There is need for stronger state control over the private sector in the implementation of strategies geared towards kick-starting the industrialisation process in Africa, officials of an African Union specialised agency tasked with providing advisory services have affirmed Full text...
Bolton City maintain lead in Mauritian fooball Super League
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Thanks to its 4-1 victory over Savanne during day 16 matches played at the weekend, Bolton City maintain lead in Mauritian football Super League with two days remaining in the 2018-2019 season Full text...
MPR leader to run for Mauritanian presidency
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) – After days of consultation, parties and organisations of the Mauritanian Negro-African movement, have named the leader of the Movement for Refoundation (MPR), Hamidou Baba Kane, as their candidate for the country's presidential election to be held in June this year, informed sources told PANA on Monday Full text...
Monday's forex rates for Mauritian Rupee
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Following are Monday’s exchange rates for the Mauritian Rupee as issued by the Commercial Bank of Mauritius Full text...
Mauritian papers highlight the appointment of a new Chief judge
Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritian newspapers this week highlighted the appointment last Monday of Eddy Balancy as a new chief judge to replace Keshoe Parsad Matadeen who has retired, according to reports monitored by PANA Full text...
Mauritania opposition coalition for 2019 presidential election
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - Officials of three groups from the Mauritanian opposition announced here on Friday the creation of a coalition around Mohamed Ould Maouloud's candidacy in the run-up to the presidential election in Mauritania in June 2019 Full text...
BADEA and ACG give over USD 323 million for road infrastructure in Sahel
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the other members of the Arab Coordination Group (ACC) will finance five road infrastructure projects estimated at USD323 Full text...