Mauritius Emerges as Key Gateway for African Investment

At the Mauritius Business Forum 2026, Faraz Rojid, Chief Executive Officer of Mauritius Finance, announced that Mauritius is establishing itself as a strategic gateway for investors looking to invest in Africa and other emerging markets. He emphasized the country's advantageous location, robust financial infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies as key factors contributing to its status as an international financial hub.

Rojid noted that Mauritius is situated between Africa and Asia, making it accessible to major economic centers like Cape Town and Dubai within four to six hours. The financial services sector contributes approximately 13 percent to the nation's GDP, alongside tourism, manufacturing, and logistics.

Mauritius has no exchange controls and maintains a corporate tax rate of 15 percent, with certain exemptions available. Rojid stated that Mauritius facilitates around $3.4 billion in investments into Nigeria, while $4 billion in Nigerian capital is funneled through Mauritius into other markets.