Sports & Wellness: PM Narendra Modi declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad via video link, calling it a “double dose” of health and wellness and saying the sport’s growth could create careers for athletes, trainers, sports scientists, researchers and event managers. Africa Spotlight: Ghana climbed to 8th in a new Jeune Afrique/The Africa Report performance ranking, while Mauritius jumped to 2nd for institutional stability and economic diversification. Books & Culture: Shana Chandra’s debut novel Banjara revisits the Indo-Fijian indenture system, following two women across timelines as colonial-era promises turn into brutal labour. Business & Hospitality (Mauritius link): Constance Hotels & Resorts named French golfer Emma Falcher as its 2026–2028 golf ambassador, with plans to showcase Mauritius and Seychelles experiences. Entertainment: Former Red Ink actress Nirvana Nokwe earned an Africa Choice Award nomination for Most Promising Female Star. Mauritius in the spotlight (travel): A US State Department plan would cut visa-processing embassies/consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Port Louis. Local Sports (Mauritius hosting): Rugby Africa Cup Sevens returns to Mauritius (SPARC, Cascavelle) on June 20–21, with hosts Mauritius drawn against South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia.