Clarisse Mongelard
Clarisse Mongelard reports on social affairs for Mauritius Pulse News from Beau Bassin. Her tribune columns explore housing, health, education and social protection, tracing how policy shifts affect households and vulnerable groups. She foregrounds community voices and frontline perspectives, combining field reporting and data to illuminate everyday consequences and spur public debate.
Articles by this author
Reunion's Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed as Flu Epidemic Officially Declared
Health system activates epidemic protocols as respiratory illness consultations exceed historical norms
Reunion's Temperature Records Shatter; August Poised to Follow Suit
Meteorological Service France confirms July 2026 as warmest month on record; August poised to rank second-warmest.
Madagascar Central Bank Launches Gold Buying Network Across Four Regions
Central bank establishes procurement infrastructure to formalize artisanal gold supply chains
Madagascar Care Leader Sister Marie-Annick Labrousse Dies After 56 Years Running Tanjombat
Decades-long care operator in Madagascar passes, leaving operational continuity uncertain
Mining Giant QMM Halts Madagascar Operations After Local Blockade
Operational shutdown follows court judgment non-compliance and community blockades at Madagascar's second-largest mine.
Cold front surge threatens Reunion's west and south coasts through weekend
Météo France issues yellow alert as polar depression brings heavy seas and temperature drop to island coasts.
Reunion's Infrastructure Gap: 80 Years After French Integration, Services Still Lag
Colonial control persists through demographic management and military presence despite eight decades of administrative integration.
Madagascar Quarter Olympics: Community Games Return to Guise Streets
Neighborhood committee stages affordable games and activities to revitalize Madagascar quarter.
Cyclist Le Lan Claims Third Stage Win with Late Sprint at Bras-Panon
Operational challenges emerge as Le Lan wins stage three on Reunion's public roads.
Reunion's Water Crisis Triggers Emergency Infrastructure Overhaul as River Flow Plummets
Reunion mobilizes billion-euro infrastructure plan to address historic water shortages and agricultural losses.
Madagascar's Lunch Rush: How Komposé Feeds a City's Workforce Daily
Street vendors and restaurants sustain affordable meal service for urban workers across Madagascar's capital.
Central Africa Finance Leaders Meet on Reform Progress; France Convenes CEMAC Officials at
CEMAC officials and France review structural reform execution and monetary cooperation progress.
Police Kill Mauritian Suspect in Madagascar Femicide Investigation
Domestic violence escalates to fatal police shooting in remote Madagascar district
Regional bloc intensifies push for Madagascar to free political prisoners
SADC escalates demands on Madagascar's transition government over detentions and democratic governance.
Mauritius Budget Fight Exposes Cracks in Growth Model; Structural Overhaul Looms
Mauritius faces pressure to shift from consumption-driven model toward production and export competitiveness.
Tourism Arrivals Stall in May; First-Quarter Momentum Fades for Mauritius
May arrivals plateau as growth momentum slows after strong first quarter
Private Sector Submits 80 Budget Proposals to Overhaul Mauritius Economic Framework
Private sector outlines structural reforms to address labour shortages and competitive pressures
Mauritius Digital ID Rollout Faces Critical Test: Privacy Infrastructure Must Precede Laun
Privacy safeguards must be embedded before digital identity system launch.
Tourism Arrivals Stall in May; Mauritius Faces Delivery Challenges Across Hotel and Airlin
Infrastructure and capacity constraints test Mauritius tourism sector as monthly arrivals plateau.
Mauritius Faces Fiscal Crunch as Debt Burden Climbs to Rs 675.4 Billion
Government faces competing pressures between debt reduction and public relief demands
Mauritius Eyes Mandatory ID Checks for Social Media Users; Details Still Unclear
Government launches consultations on identity verification requirements for social media platforms.
Avinash Gopee outlines NG Group governance push in healthcare, retirement
Mauritian conglomerate points to board oversight, regulatory compliance amid public scrutiny and sector expansion
Precious Metal Surge Signals Investor Shift Away From Equities Amid Global Turmoil
Record gold prices reflect institutional and central bank demand amid economic concerns.
April 2026 Cabinet Note: What the Warning Letters Actually Say
Reconstructing the COWI-Luxconsult trail and why compliance visibility shapes how performance warnings are now read
Mare Chicose and the Blame Game Mauritius Can’t Quit
As politics splinters and headlines multiply, the real story is oversight, not just operators.
Island Nation Emerges as Africa's Gateway for Global Capital and Regional Commerce
Mauritius leverages institutional strength and geographic position to capture regional investment flows.
Mauritius Races to Lead African AI Revolution as Tech Adoption Surges Nationwide
Island enterprises integrate AI across key sectors while facing workforce and security challenges.
How appointment timelines became a patronage narrative online
Tracking parliamentary records, media framing, and what verification checks confirm so far
Tech Boom: Mauritius Emerges as Africa's Next Financial Innovation Powerhouse
Mauritius emerges as Africa's leading fintech hub with regulatory strength.
African Nations Launch Bold Economic Reforms to Attract Global Investment
African nations pursue economic reforms to attract foreign investment and strengthen governance.