AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarital rape criminalised in Mauritius: Mauritius lawmakers have passed a landmark law ending the colonial-era defence that marital status protects offenders. Convicted perpetrators face 10 to 45 years in prison, with harsher penalties for murder or attempted murder against a spouse. The president is expected to sign after publication in the official gazette. Chikungunya travel alert: The US CDC reports active chikungunya outbreaks in Mauritius and nearby islands (including Seychelles), with travellers also facing elevated exposure risk in several other countries. Health advice includes using DEET or picaridin repellent and wearing loose, light clothing. Mauritius digital connectivity boost: Mauritius will join the America-India Connect subsea cable programme to strengthen digital infrastructure and resilience, with the government linking the move to wider Asia-Africa connectivity goals. Health system pressure abroad: Algeria reported two resident doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts, reigniting concerns about understaffing and unsafe working conditions.
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