Stories from Port Louis · Mauritius

Mauritius and Madagascar have canceled overflight permits for the Taiwanese President's upcoming trip to Europe. The cancellation of these permits has delayed the scheduled travel.

A South African Airways Boeing 777 exploded and caught fire during its approach to Mauritius. The aircraft departed from Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan before the incident occurred. All 140 passengers on board were killed in the crash. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and subsequent explosion. The aircraft was en route from Taoyuan to Port Louis when the incident occurred.