Mauritius Unveils Findings of Second Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment of NPOs

Mauritius has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its national safeguards against terrorist financing by completing its Second Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment (TFRA) for the Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) sector.

The findings were formally noted in the Cabinet meeting on 20 February 2026, marking an important step in the country's efforts to strengthen compliance with international standards and reinforce national security.

A Multi-Agency, Multi-Sectoral Assessment

To deliver this second TFRA, the Government of Mauritius established a dedicated working group bringing together key regulators, enforcement bodies, financial authorities, and representatives from the NPO community.
The working group comprised:

• Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning
• Financial Services Commission
• Registrar of Associations
• Registrar of Companies
• Registrar of Foundations
• Board of Waqf Commissioners
• Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
• Mauritius Police Force
• Bank of Mauritius
• Mauritius Revenue Authority
• Attorney‑General’s Office
• Financial Crimes Commission (FCC)
• Representatives from the NPO sector

This broad representation reflects Mauritius’s commitment to adopting a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to identifying and mitigating terrorist financing threats.

Objective: Understanding & Mitigating Terrorist Financing Risks

The assessment takes a deep dive into the terrorist financing vulnerabilities of the NPO sector, with a focus on:

• Identifying potential terrorist financing threats relevant to NPO activities.
• Assessing sector-wide vulnerabilities and exposure.
• Ensuring that regulators, law enforcement, NPOs, and financial institutions have a shared understanding of the risks.
• Supporting the implementation of accurate and proportionate mitigation measures aligned with international requirements, including FATF Recommendation 8.

The multi-sectoral methodology also helped enhance collaboration between NPO regulators, competent authorities, the banking sector, and NPO representatives—an important step for both compliance and operational resilience.

Public Launch of the TFRA Report: 24–25 February 2026

• The Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning will officially launch and disseminate the public version of the Second TFRA report during a workshop scheduled for:
• The workshop will bring together regulators, NPO leaders, and international specialists to discuss the findings, recommended actions, and the practical steps needed to strengthen safeguards against terrorist financing in the NPO ecosystem.

Why This Matters

The updated TFRA is expected to:

• Enhance risk-based supervision of NPOs
• Improve sector transparency and resilience
• Strengthen Mauritius’s alignment with international AML/CFT obligations
• Support the country’s broader efforts to maintain its reputation as a well-regulated financial centre

As scrutiny of NPOs increases, this initiative demonstrates proactive governance and a strong commitment to protecting the sector from terrorist financing.

Weblinks / Sources

1. Cabinet Meeting – 20 February 2026 (Primary Source)

This is the source containing the Cabinet decisions for the date in question.
🔗 **https://www.maurice-info.mu/2026/02/20/decisions-du-conseil-des-ministres-du-20-fevrier-2026.html**[1](https://www.maurice-info.mu/2026/02/20/decisions-du-conseil-des-ministres-du-20-fevrier-2026.html)

(Note: The official PMO site lists Cabinet decisions by date, but the specific 20 Feb 2026 communiqué is not yet posted in their index at the time of this search.)

🔗 PMO Cabinet Decisions index: https://pmo.govmu.org/Pages/Cabinet_Decisions/Cabinet_Decisions.aspx [pmo.govmu.org]

2. FIU Mauritius – National Risk Assessment Background (Contextual Source)

Contains the national TF/ML risk assessment framework, including NPO-related information.
🔗 https://www.fiumauritius.org/fiu/?page_id=2306 [fiumauritius.org]

3. Executive Summary – Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment for the NPO Sector (PDF)

This is the public TFRA (NPO) executive summary referred to in the Cabinet note.
🔗 https://www.bom.mu/sites/default/files/AMLCFT/TF%20Risk%20Assessment%20for%20the%20NPO%20Sector%20in%20Mauritius%20-%20Executive%20Summary.pdf [bom.mu]

4. FATF – Mauritius Country Information (International Context)

Includes FATF assessments referenced in the broader AML/CFT framework.
🔗 https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/countries/detail/Mauritius.html [fatf-gafi.org]

5. Ministry of Financial Services – Reports Directory (General AML/CFT Reports)

Holds various AML/CFT and risk‑assessment publications from the Government of Mauritius.
🔗 https://financialservices.govmu.org/Pages/Reports.aspx [financials....govmu.org]