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For much of the past two decades, Mauritius has been widely regarded as Africa’s preferred international investment gateway. Capital flowed through its structures into Southern, Eastern, and increasingly West African markets, supported by legal certainty, treaty networks, and a well-developed professional services ecosystem. As 2026 begins, however, that long-standing role is being quietly but fundamentally questioned. Capital is becoming more direct, African markets are slow

Mauritius has spent the better part of two decades positioning itself as one of the most credible international financial centres (IFCs) servicing cross-border investment into Africa and beyond. Its appeal has rested on a familiar but carefully balanced proposition: regulatory credibility, tax efficiency, political stability, and strong professional services infrastructure. As 2026 begins, however, the Mauritian IFC finds itself at a critical juncture. Global regulatory expec