Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have adopted a joint declaration with the EU to extend their Economic Partnership Agreement to trade in services. A major step that reshapes commercial ties between the Indian Ocean and Europe.
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Madagascar's Ministry of Tourism records 151,532 international arrivals in H1 2026, up 0.75% year-on-year. A near-standstill that conceals disparities and persistent structural challenges for the sector.
Mauritius launches its National Fintech Strategy 2026-2030: 6 pillars, an Open Banking Framework, a high-tech SEZ at Côte-d'Or, and a UNECA partnership. The goal: to become Africa's digital finance hub.
Standard Bank posts a record $1.62bn profit in H1 2026 (+10%), with an 19.8% ROE. The group injects $80m into Tanzania and prepares to increase its Angola stake. A strong signal for African finance.
