Mauritius Basketball: The Mauritius Basketball Federation (MBBF) ran its first-ever FIBA Level 1 Referee Course (4–7 June) with 16 trainees, supported by the FIBA Regional Office of Africa, to boost officiating ahead of a busy national season. Ebola Precaution: Mauritius temporarily banned entry for foreigners coming from—or transiting through—DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan, and imposed a mandatory 21-day quarantine for eligible arrivals, as the island responds to the eastern DRC Ebola outbreak. Aviation & Tourism: Ethiopian Airlines announced a new direct Addis Ababa–Port Louis route from 12 July 2026, three times weekly, aiming to strengthen regional travel and business links. Labour Mobility: Mauritius and Bangladesh agreed to reopen the Bangladeshi labour market via a memorandum of understanding, with a focus on skilled workers for sectors including textiles. Global Arts/Streaming: Apple TV’s worldwide hit “Cape Fear” continues to trend across many countries, including Mauritius, as the film-to-series reboot draws new audiences. Sports Culture: The World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad keeps building momentum for Yogasana’s global sporting push, with athletes from dozens of countries competing at a high level. Regional Health & Movement: Tanzania has sent four open-water swimmers to compete in an Africa Aquatics event hosted in Mauritius, underscoring the island’s growing role in regional sports.