EU-Mauritius trade in services: The European Commission has confirmed an upgraded EU trade deal with Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles that goes beyond goods to cover services, investment, digital trade and public procurement—opening “almost all” sectors for EU firms and giving the island states, including Mauritius, more predictable access for financial services. Mauritius legal spotlight: Mauritian courts delivered two landmark rulings that criticised police conduct and raised alarms about abuse of process and procedural fairness, with implications for how state power is exercised in politically sensitive cases. Air connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines will launch non-stop Addis Ababa–Port Louis from July 12 (3x weekly), positioning the route mainly for Europe–India–Mauritius flows amid Gulf disruption. Shipping and logistics: MSC is switching South Asia transhipment calls from Colombo to Hambantota, with Port Louis appearing in the updated rotation—an operational shift that could affect regional cargo routing. Business and investment: AXIAN Telecom, headquartered in Mauritius, secured major development-finance backing to expand and modernise telecom networks across Africa, including fibre and mobile financial services. Travel and tourism: Mauritius is pushing a more experiential tourism offer, highlighting culture, food and sustainability beyond the classic beach-and-lagoon pitch. Regional policy watch: Zimbabwe introduced its first dedicated crypto regulations, requiring virtual-asset service providers to register annually with the FIU and pay a $500 fee—another sign of formalisation spreading across the region.