AGP Executive Report

African Music: Mauritius is among the countries represented in discussions at ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, where music and cultural-sector leaders will explore live music, local development and sustainable creative markets. Island Sounds: Saint Lucian artist Umpa is pushing Dennery segment—a high-energy, Creole-language soca offshoot—towards a wider global audience. Celebrity Watch: Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has reportedly married actress Anna Karolin Berger; the couple shared holiday photos from Mauritius earlier this year.

CAF Football: Durban City carry a 3-1 lead over AS Port Louis 2000 into Sunday’s Confederation Cup return leg in Mauritius, but coach Eric Tinkler has warned his side not to get complacent. Screen Icons: A look back at actors who made Ravana memorable on screen spans Indian cinema and television, from NT Rama Rao and Arvind Trivedi to Saif Ali Khan. Island Breaks: Self-catering in Mauritius can save money for families and travellers who spend their days exploring, but groceries, transport and activities can narrow the gap with all-inclusive stays.

Screen Icons: A look back at actors who made Ravana memorable on screen—from NT Rama Rao and Arvind Trivedi to newer portrayals—spotlights cinema’s lasting retellings of the Ramayana. Cultural Exchange: Mauritius High Commissioner Munsoo Kurrimbaccus visited Islamabad’s Nazriya Pakistan Council Trust, viewing its heritage galleries and literary collections. African Music: Zanzibar’s Bongo Flava@30 celebration paid tribute to one of the continent’s pioneering female stars. African Fashion: South Africa’s fashion association head called for more retail space for African brands.

Football: Ghana’s Black Queens beat Mauritius’ Lady Dodos 7-0 to advance 10-0 on aggregate in their Olympic qualifying tie. Karate: Mauritius hosted the Indo-Pacific Cup at Côte d’Or, where South African mother-daughter duo Karina and Lourie Louwrens won two silver and two gold medals.

Film & TV: A look back at memorable screen portrayals of Ravana—from N. T. Rama Rao and Arvind Trivedi to Saif Ali Khan and Yash—revisits a role that has endured across Indian cinema and television. Cultural Heritage: Mauritius High Commissioner Munsoo Kurrimbaccus visited Islamabad’s Nazriya Pakistan Council Trust, praising its work preserving historic documents, manuscripts and literary collections. African Music: Zanzibar’s Bongo Flava@30 festival celebrates the genre’s legends and pays tribute to Siti Bint Saad, whose musical legacy helped shape Swahili song.

Screen & Cinema: Ahead of Dussehra, a look back at actors who made Ravana memorable on screen—from NT Rama Rao and Arvind Trivedi to Saif Ali Khan and Yash. Film: Whalefall, now in cinemas, turns the terrifying prospect of a diver swallowed by a whale into a survival thriller; sperm whales were recently photographed off Mauritius. Music Heritage: Zanzibar’s Bongo Flava@30 festival celebrates the genre’s legends and pays tribute to Siti Bint Saad, whose musical influence helped shape Swahili romantic song.

Cinema: “Whalefall,” a new survival thriller based on Daniel Kraus’s novel, brings a kayaker face-to-face with a sperm whale; the story also recalls recent sperm whale sightings off Mauritius. Indian Ocean Music: Zanzibar’s Bongo Flava@30 festival celebrates the genre’s roots and pays tribute to Siti Bint Saad, whose blend of Arabic and Indian influences helped shape the region’s musical tradition.

Cinema: Whalefall, a new survival thriller starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin, brings whale anatomy to the big screen; its feature coverage includes sperm whales photographed off Mauritius. Celebrity Life: Chelsy Davy shared a glimpse of family life in Mauritius, posting a photo of her children playing in the sea with their father. Karate: South African mother-and-daughter duo Karina and Lourie Louwrens won four medals at the Indo-Pacific Cup, held at Côte d’Or, where 900 competitors from 24 countries took part. Women’s Football: Ghana’s Black Queens beat Mauritius’ Lady Dodos 7–0 in the Olympic qualifying second leg, advancing 10–0 on aggregate.

Mauritius Update: The nightly curfew has been extended for three more nights, now running 10pm–4:30am, as authorities respond to unrest over water shortages, living costs and the police shooting of a young woman. Cinema: Whalefall, a survival thriller inspired by real-life whale encounters, is now in theatres; coverage also features sperm whales off Mauritius’s Black River coast. Regional Music: Zanzibar’s Bongo Flava@30 festival celebrates the genre’s roots and pays tribute to singer Siti Bint Saad. Sport: Ghana’s Black Queens beat Mauritius 7–0 to advance in the Olympic qualifiers; at a karate cup in Côte d’Or, South African mother and daughter Karina and Lourie Louwrens won two medals each.

Mauritius Celebrity Life: Chelsy Davy shared a rare glimpse of family life on the island, posting a beachside photo of her husband and two children. Bollywood Anecdote: Karan Johar recalled that Salman Khan agreed to a special role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai before hearing the full story; Johar also shared how his father travelled to Mauritius to secure filming permissions for Khan’s Hello Brother. Football: Ghana’s Black Queens defeated Mauritius 7-0 in the Olympic qualifiers, advancing 10-0 on aggregate and ending the Lady Dodos’ campaign.

Mauritius Unrest: Authorities extended the curfew for two more nights after protests over water shortages and living costs escalated following a police shooting. Schools are to remain closed for the rest of the week, except for international exams. Celebrity Life: Chelsy Davy shared a glimpse of her children enjoying the sea in Mauritius, where she and her family now spend much of their time. Bollywood: Karan Johar recalled that Salman Khan agreed to a special appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai without hearing the full script; Johar also said his father travelled to Mauritius to help secure permits for Khan’s film Hello Brother. Women’s Football: Mauritius’s Lady Dodos bowed out of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers after Ghana’s Black Queens completed a 10-0 aggregate win.

Bollywood & Mauritius: Karan Johar says Salman Khan agreed to a special appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai without hearing the full script. On Koffee With Karan Season 9, Johar also recalled his father travelling to Mauritius to secure permissions for Khan’s Hello Brother shoot.

Island Update: Authorities announced another overnight curfew in parts of Mauritius as protests over water shortages and living costs continued after a police shooting, disrupting schools and transport. Women’s Football: Ghana’s Black Queens beat Mauritius 7-0 to complete a 10-0 aggregate win in the Olympic qualifiers and advance to face Zambia. Bollywood & Mauritius: Karan Johar recalled that Salman Khan agreed to a special role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai without hearing the full script. Johar also said his father travelled to Mauritius to secure filming permissions for Khan’s Hello Brother. Padel: Mauritius was among 15 countries admitted to the International Padel Federation, opening pathways to international competition and development programmes.

Public Unrest: Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew across 10 regions after protests over water shortages and living costs intensified following the shooting of 27-year-old Élodie Thomas. A police sergeant has been provisionally charged; some schools closed as authorities sought to restore calm. Olympic Qualifier: Ghana’s Black Queens carried a 3-0 first-leg advantage into Tuesday’s return match against Mauritius in the 2028 Olympic women’s football qualifiers. Mauritian Talent Abroad: Mauritian-Australian singer Milko Foucault-Larché and Corinne Andrew are bringing their English-and-French cabaret show, Paris After Dark, back to Canberra’s Street Theatre.

Unrest: Mauritius is experiencing its worst riots since 1999, after protests over water shortages and living costs escalated following a police shooting. Some schools closed and roads were blocked, disrupting daily life. Women’s Football: Mauritius faced Ghana in Tuesday’s second leg of a Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifier, with Ghana holding a 3-0 lead from the first match. Animation: Broadcaster MBC5 in Mauritius has acquired The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space and Camp Snoopy for local audiences. Mauritian Music: Mauritian-Australian singer Milko Foucault-Larché is returning to Canberra’s The Street Theatre with Paris After Dark, a French-and-English cabaret show with Corinne Andrew.

Olympic Qualifier: Mauritius face a tough task in today’s second leg against Ghana, after the Black Queens won 3-0 in the first match. A win or draw sends Ghana through; Mauritius need a major comeback to keep their LA 2028 hopes alive. On Screen: MBC5 Mauritius has acquired three Peanuts series, including The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space and Camp Snoopy, in new international broadcast deals. Live Performance: Mauritian-Australian singer Milko Foucault-Larché returns to Canberra’s Street Theatre with Corinne Andrew for Paris After Dark, a French-and-English cabaret celebrating Parisian song and style. Language & Culture: A campaign for wider use of Mauritian languages in Parliament is gaining support, with the National Human Rights Commission backing calls for MPs to speak in the country’s recognised languages.