Yvan Martial

Yvan Martial, born in 1942 in Vacoas, is a journalist and enthusiast of the history of Mauritius, his native land. Fascinated by the island’s cultural richness, which blends Asian, African, and European influences as well as three major religions (Hinduism, Christianity, Islam), he divides his time between historical research and his work as a journalist.

Former editor-in-chief of L’Express, he contributes to various Mauritian and Parisian weekly newspapers. Since 1997, he has published Le Répertoire de la Presse mauricienne, indexing and summarizing several thousand pieces of local news. He also edits La Gazette des îles de la mer des Indes, a magazine devoted to the history of Mauritius, and contributes to numerous collective works. His work reflects his deep attachment to Mauritian memory and culture.

He is the author of L’île Maurice Sketchbook, published by Éditions du Pacifique.