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The recent Parliamentary elections in the Maldives have sent ripples across the Indian Ocean, signalling a potential recalibration of diplomatic ties in the region.

At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following heavy rains caused by El Niño, the prime minister has said. Kassim Majaliwa warned that the rains might continue into May, and urged families to leave flood-prone areas. About 200,000 people and more than 51,000 h

Rain in Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi kills at least 90 people and damages farmland and infrastructure

Construction for the final Norfolk Harbor deepening contract will begin next month, in May, as well as sand replenishment projects in Virginia Beach.

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Chinese research ship, Xiang Yang Hong 03, returns to Maldivian waters amid political shifts, raising questions

Coral reefs have been described as the “rainforests of the ocean”. Which is why these two initiatives to try and preserve them are so important.

Le Parlement mauricien sera le siège des travaux de bureau exécutif et la session plénière de l'l’Association des Parlements des États membres de la Commission de l’Océan Indien du 2 au 3 mai 2024. Cabinet has taken note that the National Assembly would host the bureau exécutif and the plenary meeting of l’Association des Parlements

Australia must work a little harder to fully integrate itself as a member of the Indian Ocean community. 

This beautiful island nation, with its turquoise waters and diverse nature, is the perfect relaxing destination to travel to this May.