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Descendants of Rotuma’s last King gather for island's historic first reunion
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Pacific Media Network
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In a heartfelt display of cultural pride and family unity, hundreds of descendants of Riamkau Sau II, the last King of Rotuma, gathered for their very first reunion in Fiji on Sunday. The long-awaited event, planned since August 2024, brought...
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What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition
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Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...
Owner: American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
Madagascar president names civilian PM after takeover
A person joins others holding a flag featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide, during a gathering along Independence Avenue, following the swearing-in...
Owner: Qatari Government
Madagascar president names civilian prime minister after military takeover
CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina waits to be sworn in as President at the main chamber of the nation's High Constitutional Court, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. BRIAN INGANGA / AP Madagascar's new head...
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Madagascar President Names Civilian PM After Military Takeover
Madagascar’s new head of state on Monday named a civilian prime minister, following a military takeover last week that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing. Army colonel Michael Randrianirina, who announced Tuesday that the military had taken...
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Cape Town beach lands on Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” list
One of Cape Town’s most famous beaches has been awarded a place among the elite few in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best – Africa Beaches list. The ‘Best of the Best’ list recognises less than one percent of all listings worldwide....
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Maldives ranked no. 1 island in Africa and Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveller
Maldives has once again affirmed its position as a leading global island destination, being ranked No. 1 in Africa and the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on 7 October 2025. The annual Readers’...
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Experts call for holistic 'Blue Values' approach to protect Indian Ocean
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The Standard
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Fishermen on the Indian Ocean. [File, Standard] The ocean serves as a lifeline for millions of people by providing food security, supporting livelihoods, regulating climate, protecting coastlines, and sustaining cultural heritage.However, these...
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King Charles shares details of momentous royal reunion after 27 year gap
Charles will host the President of Germany (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) King Charles and the Royal family are set to host the President of Germany for a state visit in December, marking a significant diplomatic event for the UK this year....
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Experts push for ‘Blue Values’ to advance Indian Ocean sustainability agenda
MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 4 — Marine experts and stakeholders are calling on countries bordering the Indian Ocean to adopt a holistic “Blue Values” framework to ensure the ocean continues to sustain both people and nature. The call was made during a...
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Experts call for adoption of “Blue Values “framework to safeguard Indian Ocean benefits for people and nature
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
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Panellists during the Blue Values Special Session at the 13ᵗʰ Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium held in Mombasa, Kenya. Photo by Kelvin Muchiri/CIFOR-ICRAF. Mombasa, Kenya – 3 October 2025: Marine...
French citizen reunites family of Berks WWII veteran with his ID bracelet
It seemed too good to be true — a mysterious post from a Facebook user nearly 4,000 miles away claiming to have unearthed a link to the past. Debbie Wahl of Shoemakersville was intrigued when she first spotted the post by amateur historian and...
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Whales, waves & world ties: Réunion Island joins Hermanus Whale Festival
Hermanus is making waves internationally as Réunion Island joins as Guest of Honour at this year’s Hermanus Whale Festival (3 to 5 October). This partnership highlights shared commitment to marine conservation – from whale-watching and turtle...
Owner: Kevin Ferguson
AIDA Announces Deployment for 2027-28 Winter Season
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Cruise Industry News
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AIDA Cruises opened bookings for its 2027-28 winter season on Wednesday, the company announced in a press release. The deployment includes over 300 cruises to a wide range of destinations, including the Canary Islands, Northern Europe, the...
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French Bee choque avec ces nouveaux vols secrets vers La Réunion (surprenant)
Je vous présente les dernières évolutions de French bee pour la saison hivernale 2025-2026. Cette compagnie low-cost renforce considérablement son programme de vols, avec une stratégie ambitieuse qui transforme l’offre aérienne vers des...
Owner: Henderson State University
UK to end automatic family reunion rights for refugees
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The National News
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The UK government intends to end automatic family reunion rights for those already granted asylum in the country, as it tries to curb immigration levels under pressure from the populist right. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said there will be no...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
India, France share commitment to rules-based world order: Top French diplomat
New Delhi: France and India can deepen bilateral and multilateral partnerships to provide stability and predictability to the world order in unpredictable times when the “instrumentalisation of tariffs” is becoming counterproductive, the top...
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When Cheeka played tongue-in-cheek style
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The National News
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DUBAI // Krishnamachari Srikkanth is often described as the "Indiana Jones" of Indian cricket, for he batted with the spirit of an adventurer. When grafting was the norm, he was buccaneering at the crease. His methods redefined the art of batting....
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Sun Siyam marks World Tourism Day with sustainability-focused webinar
In celebration of World Tourism Day 2025, Sun Siyam will spotlight its pioneering sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives through a special webinar titled “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation in Island Destinations...
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Oasis's 'biblical' reunion is largely thanks to this blockbuster album
Unless this is your first day on the internet, you've no doubt noticed Britpop-era icons Oasis are back together, playing their first shows in 16 years. The tour has already netted an estimated £400 million ($815 million) before arriving in...
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