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Dossier May 2025

Mauritius. Erosion of democracy.

Mauritius is considered a beacon of good governance, but during the Jugnauth administration, there has been a decline. The last elections saw the victory of the opposition. The challenges facing the new prime minister. Mauritius, once considered a bastion of liberal democracy in sub-Saharan Africa, has seen a significant decline in democratic standards over the…

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Climate Crisis. Saving the Environment and Tourism.

Mauritius is being hit hard by rising sea levels and coastal erosion. This has serious implications for the tourism sector, which is vital to the state budget. Mauritius contributes to the world’s greenhouse gas production with an insignificant share, equal to about 0.01% of the total. However, the islands are hit hard by the climate…

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The Catholic Church. A Human and Social Gospel.

There is a Catholic minority in Mauritius, but it is highly valued by both the government and the population for its traditional contribution to social work, in collaboration with the other numerous religious groups present in the country. Mauritius today has over 1 million,300 thousand inhabitants, mostly Hindus, Buddhists and Confucians (50%); over 32% are…

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Economy. Adaptability and Innovation.

From dependence on sugar cane to diversification into tourism, financial services and innovation, Mauritius looks like a parable with few equals in Africa. But between threats from the climate crisis and transparency issues, there are plenty of question marks. Over the past few decades, Mauritius has gone from being an economy based on the monoculture…

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Advocacy

Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari. A Steward of the Marañón…

The river is sacred to the Kukama people, who believe that their ancestors reside on the river floor.  They are ready to protect the Marañón…

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Baobab

A Wise Grandmother.

Like the other farmers, Taro also grew rice, wheat, and vegetables, living in peace and contentment. However, things never remain the same. One time, there was no rainfall,…

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Youth & Mission

Comboni Youth Jubilee. To live is to hope.

From 24 to 27 July, hundreds of young people from the Comboni youth movements across Europe will gather in Milan, Verona, and Florence, Italy, in preparation…

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