Weekly - 22 – 28 August 2013 : Headlines of this new edition

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Weekly - 22 – 28 August 2013 : Headlines of this new edition

COVER STORY

Electoral reform: White Paper Politics

The imminent white paper on electoral reform due to be released by the government is being eagerly awaited. And everybody has their own interpretation of the move. But how important will the White Paper be really? What do the different actors expect it to contain? And is it being blown out of proportion?

INTERVIEW

Osama Helmy Rihan: “It’s a matter of getting Egypt back on its feet.”

Continuing revolution or counter-revolution? With Egypt in turmoil after the deposing of its president and the crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood protests, the media is full of stories coming out of Cairo. Weekly talks to Osama Helmy Rihan, Chargé D'Affaires at the embassy of Egypt in Mauritius for a unique take on the Egyptian situation.

EDUCATION

Your Weekly guide to studying abroad: Venturing into the land of Oz

Australia is becoming a popular choice among local high school graduates. Its booming economy, quality of education as well as realistic prospects for work and immigration remain some of the most attractive traits of the land down under. But before you imagine yourself hugging koalas, consider this comprehensive guide so you are sure Australia is the study destination for you.

HEALTH

When old age becomes painful: Why Alzheimer’s needs more attention

While world health systems the world over lay more and more emphasis on the alarming acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease, it remains a taboo topic in Mauritius that has very little data attached to it. As World Alzheimer’s Month approaches in September, Weekly looks at why the stigma of such a disease needs to be removed and why it’s time for our health system to take it more seriously.

ISSUES

Why moving to a richer country does not make us happier

Moving from a developing country to a wealthy one, in search of a better life, generally does not make people any happier, new research suggests. Why, then, do more than one in ten people of Mauritian origin live abroad? And why does the dream to move to Europe, America or Australia prevail in Mauritian society?

THIS IS MAURITIUS

Raksha Bandhan: When sibling rivalry turns to revelry