Mauritius Law Reform: Mauritius lawmakers have criminalised marital rape, ending a colonial-era loophole. Convicted offenders face 10 to 45 years in prison, with the president expected to sign the law after it’s published in the gazette. Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026: The multi-sport festival is in full swing in Glasgow ahead of July 23–Aug 2, with athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations including Mauritius set to compete over 11 days. Underwater Romance in Mauritius: TV couple Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash shared a Mauritius scuba vlog featuring a heartwarming underwater proposal that’s gone viral with fans calling it “straight out of a fairytale.” Entertainment & Media: eMedia launched Openview Stream, Africa’s first independent FAST free streaming TV platform, rolling out initially across Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius. Arts & Fashion Spotlight: Young designer Aahaan Tandon’s handcrafted Ajrakh tie—worn by Christopher Nolan at The Odyssey premiere—puts Indian textile craft in the global spotlight. Sports Watch (Fencing): Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos (Aug 9–14) confirm Mauritius among participating countries, with U-23 individual events added for the first time. Music & Culture: Zimbabwe’s marimba ensemble TAMBO expands internationally after performances and workshops in South Africa, promoting indigenous music and storytelling.