Customs officials representing Europe, Eastern Africa and Southern Africa met in Mauritius to address illicit trade, according to Herald.co.zw. The meeting brought the three regions together around a shared enforcement concern.
Herald.co.zw reported the gathering on Friday, 2 October 2026. The outlet did not publish further details on the agenda, participants or outcomes.
The meeting places European customs authorities alongside their counterparts from two African regional blocs. Illicit trade is a cross-border issue, which is why cooperation between customs agencies in different regions is typically required to intercept goods moving along international supply routes. The location of the talks, Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.
Herald.co.zw's report did not specify which countries sent representatives, how long the meeting was scheduled to run, or whether any agreements were signed. It also did not identify the organisers or state whether the meeting was part of an existing programme of cooperation.
What to watch next: whether the participating customs authorities release a joint statement or detail any concrete measures agreed in Mauritius.
