Political context
Follow national and local sources in Mauritius to compare coverage of government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions. Use multiple outlets when reading politically sensitive stories.
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AfricaEnglishFrenchMauritian Creole
Country facts
Mauritius at a glance
Capital
Port Louis
Population
Approximately 1.2 million
Official languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Currency
Mauritian rupee
Region
Africa
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Internet domain
.mu
Calling code
+230
Why this country matters
Why Mauritius matters in the news
Mauritius, with Port Louis as a key national reference point, is part of the Africa news region, where coverage often connects to regional politics, development, trade, climate resilience, public health, security, culture, and cross-border migration. Its population is listed as approximately 1.2 million, and news in Mauritius is commonly read through English, French, Mauritian Creole sources. Because local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities, this page helps readers compare public-interest coverage, specialist reporting, and direct publisher links. The current directory includes 17 listed sources across Business, Digital Media, Newspaper, TV News. When reading fast-moving stories, compare several outlets and check publisher corrections, ownership disclosures, and primary documents where available.
AfricaEnglish, French, Mauritian CreoleCurrency: Mauritian rupee
Country overview
Mauritius news and media context
Mauritius is covered here as part of the Africa directory, with source discovery organized around language, outlet type, coverage level, and country context. The current directory includes 17 listed outlets across Business, Digital Media, Newspaper, TV News.
Economic context
Business and economy coverage is best read beside general news because markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs often shape the daily news agenda in Mauritian rupee.
Geographic context
Mauritius sits within the Africa news region. Regional comparisons with Algeria, Angola, Beninhelp readers separate local developments from broader cross-border trends.
News consumption trends
Readers commonly move between public broadcasters, commercial TV or radio, newspapers, online-only outlets, and social video clips. The directory favors direct links to publishers so readers can verify stories at the source.
Languages used in news
News discovery for Mauritius is organized around English, French, Mauritian Creole. Multilingual pages are especially useful for diaspora readers, researchers, travelers, and people comparing domestic and international framing.
Search and discovery
Search by outlet name, city, region, language, category, or coverage type. The listed cards also expose tags such as national, local, business, public broadcaster, digital media, and news agency where available.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 6Newspaper: 5Radio: 3Business: 2TV News: 1
Mauritius Source Guide
Quick editorial-style pointers to help readers choose where to start.
Best for breaking news
MBC
Public broadcaster
Best public broadcaster
MBC
Public broadcaster
Best business source
Business Magazine
Business and economy magazine
Best local source
Top FM
Radio and digital news
Business: 12National: 8Local: 7Government: 1Public Broadcaster: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Mauritius
Mauritius's media environment can be read through national outlets, public or state-linked broadcasters where present, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources. This page organizes available Mauritius sources by language, category, and coverage level so readers can compare perspectives and verify stories directly with publishers.
News languages
- English
- French
- Mauritian Creole
How to read this page
Start with national and public-interest sources, then compare local, business, independent, and specialist outlets where listed. Check each publisher's own disclosures for editorial focus, ownership, and correction policies.
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level news can be especially important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, business conditions, and community reporting.
Mauritius News Scanner
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Full outlet directory
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17 of 17 listings
Business Magazine
www.business-magazine.mu
Mauritius business publication covering economy, companies, finance, entrepreneurship, management, markets, and executive news.
MauritiusBusinessFrenchBusiness and economy magazineVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Defimedia.info
defimedia.info
Digital news platform from Le Défi Media covering current affairs, society, economy, crime, sport, and Mauritius updates.
MauritiusDigital MediaFrench / EnglishDigital news portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Eco Austral
www.ecoaustral.com
Indian Ocean business magazine covering Mauritius, Reunion, Madagascar, Seychelles, companies, finance, tourism, and regional economy.
MauritiusBusinessFrenchIndian Ocean business magazineVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Inside News
inside.news
Mauritius digital news portal covering politics, local affairs, economy, society, sport, and multimedia updates.
MauritiusDigital MediaFrench / EnglishDigital news portalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
ION News
ionnews.mu
Mauritian digital news outlet covering politics, society, business, technology, video, analysis, and current events.
MauritiusDigital MediaFrench / EnglishOnline-only news and videoVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
L'Express Maurice
lexpress.mu
Major Mauritian newspaper and digital outlet covering national affairs, politics, business, sport, culture, and opinion.
MauritiusNewspaperFrench / EnglishNational daily newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
L'Hebdo
www.lhebdo.mu
Mauritian weekly news reference covering politics, society, culture, business, and public affairs; current status should be verified manually.
MauritiusNewspaperFrenchWeekly news referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Le Défi Media
defimedia.info
Mauritian media group covering national news, politics, crime, business, radio, sport, entertainment, and live updates.
MauritiusDigital MediaFrench / EnglishRadio, newspaper, and digital media groupVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Le Matinal
lematinal.media
Mauritius digital news reference covering national news, politics, society, business, sport, and culture.
MauritiusDigital MediaFrenchDigital news referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Le Mauricien
www.lemauricien.com
Mauritian newspaper and online newsroom covering politics, society, business, sport, culture, local affairs, and commentary.
MauritiusNewspaperFrenchNational newspaper and digitalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Mauritius Times
www.mauritiustimes.com
English-language Mauritius weekly and digital publication covering politics, society, economy, opinion, culture, and public affairs.
MauritiusNewspaperEnglishWeekly newspaper and digital opinionVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
MBC
mbcradio.tv
Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation public broadcaster covering TV, radio, national news, official events, culture, sport, and public service programming.
MauritiusTV NewsEnglish / French / CreolePublic broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Radio Plus
defimedia.info
Mauritian radio station under Le Défi Media covering live news, talk, interviews, community issues, sport, and current affairs.
MauritiusRadioFrench / CreoleRadio news and talkVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Sunday Times
sundaytimesmauritius.com
Mauritian weekly newspaper reference covering politics, society, opinion, current affairs, and national debate.
MauritiusNewspaperEnglishWeekly newspaper referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Top FM
topfm.mu
Mauritian radio and digital outlet covering news, talk, local affairs, community issues, sport, music, and entertainment.
MauritiusRadioFrench / CreoleRadio and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Wazaa FM
wazaa.mu
Mauritian radio brand covering music, entertainment, current affairs, society, local updates, and community content.
MauritiusRadioFrench / CreoleRadio and entertainment newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Zinfos Moris
www.zinfos-moris.com
Mauritius-focused Francophone digital outlet covering politics, society, culture, economy, commentary, and local affairs.
MauritiusDigital MediaFrenchFrancophone digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28