AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUnrest and Curfew: Mauritius has extended overnight curfews in several areas as unrest continues after a police officer shot and wounded 27-year-old Elodie Thomas. Water shortages and the rising cost of living have also fuelled protests. Schools and childcare centres are closed, and public buses are to stop running early; police say the situation is under control, though incidents and arrests continue. India-Mauritius Tax Treaty: India’s new anti-avoidance test could let authorities deny treaty benefits when securing a tax advantage was a main purpose of an arrangement. Experts say officials should clarify how it affects older investments, which are covered by grandfathering protections. Africa Finance: The African Union-backed credit rating agency, launched in Mauritius, aims to give African borrowers an alternative to global ratings firms and address concerns over high financing costs. Chagos Islands: Mauritius has threatened legal action against Britain over the stalled sovereignty deal, keeping the future of the islands and Diego Garcia in focus.
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