Agaléga: A Down Internet Connection Further Isolates Residents

Located over 1200 kilometers north of Mauritius, Agaléga continues to live by the rhythm of the wind and the sea, now accompanied by an unstable internet connection. This isolated archipelago, consisting of North and South Islands, spans about 2600 hectares and is home to nearly 360 residents, including Agaléans, Mauritians providing essential services, and Indian personnel assigned to public services.

For more than a month, a technical issue has disrupted the digital daily life of the population. The ...