Prison Accountability in Mauritius: Foreign Prisoners Network Mauritius is demanding an immediate, transparent, independent probe after the death of 43-year-old Avinash Ramgotee at Melrose Prison, amid claims of drug-related debts, alleged corruption, and unsafe conditions; it also wants full disclosure of autopsy findings, preservation of CCTV, and protection for detainees willing to testify. Prison Healthcare Oversight: The group separately requests an independent review of medication administration and records in Mauritius prisons, after detainees alleged prescribed drugs were delayed, not given, or inconsistently administered. Regional Politics: South Africa is set to assume the SADC chair at the Aug. 17 summit in Durban, with migration, trade, critical minerals, industrialisation and security on the agenda. Mauritius in the Indian Ocean Security Loop: India’s Navy chief begins a four-day visit to Mauritius to deepen maritime security cooperation. International Legal/Finance: A US appeals court upheld a $565.2m Devas–Antrix arbitration award, now topping $1.2bn with interest, keeping Mauritius-linked shareholders in the wider dispute. Visa/Travel Policy: Mauritius and Seychelles citizens get visa-free Schengen access for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Energy Security: Fresh attacks involving UAE-linked oil vessels through the Strait of Hormuz raise fuel-supply and cost risks for import-dependent African economies. Sports Diplomacy: CAF appointed Egyptian referee Shahenda El Maghraby for the WAfCON final, with Mauritius’ Quensy Claudia Victoria as first assistant.