Mauritius emerged on Wednesday, 14 October from a night under curfew. Authorities announced the lifting of the measure at 6 a.m., following a night marked by "several incidents" in different regions of the island. Police say the situation is now under control and roads are passable across the entire network.
A curfew covering 15 zones, with exams proceeding as planned
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam had announced on the evening of 13 October the imposition of a curfew from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., applicable to 15 zones across the country. The measure followed clashes whose precise nature has not been officially detailed. Multiple arrests were made. Security forces stated they had "quickly brought situations under control".
While schools and crèches remain closed on Wednesday, SC (School Certificate) and HSC (Higher School Certificate) examinations are proceeding as scheduled. The light metro remains suspended, but buses are running normally.
Business Mauritius: return to work recommended, vigilance required
At 7:26 a.m., Business Mauritius published a statement recommending that member companies resume normal operations. The business organisation nonetheless urges companies to "take into account the security conditions specific to each area and workplace", and to adapt their operations where employees face difficulties, particularly those related to school and crèche closures.
A new cabinet meeting is scheduled during the day, according to several local media outlets, suggesting that crisis management continues at government level.
Why it matters
Any major social disruption in Mauritius has immediate repercussions on investor confidence and the tourism sector, the country's primary industry contributing over 20% of GDP. Mauritius, which just topped Bloomberg Economics' Africa investment ranking, cannot afford instability signals. The speed of the institutional response — curfew, cabinet meeting, Business Mauritius communication — indicates authorities have learned from previous crises. 14 October will be decisive in assessing the full economic impact.
Sources: Le Mauricien, 5 Plus, France TV La 1ère — 14 October 2026