Mauritius's economy is stalling: 2.8–3% growth expected for 2026, down from 3.2% in 2025. Private investment declining, inflation at 4.9%, but tourism holds firm.
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The naira fell just 2.6% in Q2 2026, versus -10% for the Ghanaian cedi. The World Bank upgrades Nigeria's growth to 4.3%. Oil shields the currency, but risks remain.
Unemployment in Réunion hit 19% in Q2 2026, up 3 points year on year. The public sector shed 1,000 jobs while business failures surged 18%. The private sector is holding, but the gap with the mainland is widening.
Mauritius reservoirs at 56.8%, Mare-aux-Vacoas at just 35.5%: the Council of Ministers has launched a 10-point emergency plan, from new boreholes to household grants. Experts warn of a total supply failure within two months.
