MAURITIUS has garnered attention ahead of next week’s elections following a controversial ban on social media that was lifted over the weekend. This move has drawn the island nation into a growing list of African countries that have restricted internet access in recent years. Internet restrictions in Africa The ban, implemented by the Information and Communications Technology … Read more
MAURITIUS on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean island unable to access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. It was due to last until … Read more
THE government of Mauritius has introduced a groundbreaking initiative offering free mobile internet to citizens aged 18 to 25 as part of its strategy to prepare the next generation for the country’s digital future. This scheme, which officially launched on Sunday, aims to equip young Mauritians with the tools and resources needed to thrive in … Read more