Eau-Coulée man arrested for sexual assault of elderly relative

In Eau-Coulée, a man in his seventies has been arrested for the sexual assault of his 94-year-old mother-in-law, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The incident has drawn significant local attention following exclusive testimony from the suspect's wife.

Separately in Mauritius, the national death toll on roads has surpassed 100 following the death of a 17-year-old. In response, the Council of Ministers has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2026 to address the rising fatalities.