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UN Commission Backs Mauritius Claim to 147,000 km² of Seabed off Rodrigues

Mauritius · GEOPOLITICS Key Facts —UN approval: The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf adopted recommendations on 30 July 2026 recognising Mauritius’ entitlement to an extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles around Rodrigues. —Area recognised: Approximately 147,000 km² of extended continental shelf around Rodrigues Island, covering seabed and subsoil rights only. —Not…

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The SADC Summit in Durban Puts Critical Minerals at the Centre

Sixteen southern African heads of state meet in Durban on 17 August under a theme built around critical minerals, with South Africa taking the chair.

  • SADC Summit held in Durban on 17 August 2026, focusing on critical minerals
  • Critical minerals account for 10% of SADC GDP, 25% of exports, 20% of government revenue

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