May 03, 2023
Mauritius: L'express 60 ans│1985 - Good economy, BAD politics
1985 started with a paradox: the ruling MSM-led alliance was overseeing a great period when it came to economic growth but it was nevertheless going through a rough patch… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Mauritius: History - How the 1991 vote to turn Mauritius into a republic came about
As "l'express" looks back on 60 years of its own history, one of the pivotal moments in the country's history was its transformation into a republic. Here is the story of how the… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Mauritius: Chagos Maritime Boundaries - Why the ITLOS decided to split the claims of Mauritius and Maldives
On Friday the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered its verdict on demarcating the maritime boundaries between Mauritius' Chagos islands and Maldives. Here… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Mauritius: The short man who once stood tall
He once stood so tall and earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and constituents. One can safely say that the weight of his contribution to the MSM's victory in the… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Mauritius: A high-calibre workforce, key to economic growth
While immediate economic challenges are receiving the most attention globally, long-term economic planning remains crucial for stability in the midst of the global technological… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Mauritius: Economic policies - Cause for concern
The disturbing trends in the country's main economic indicators constitute serious cause for concern, as is being expressed more frequently and forcefully by independent observers.… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Mauritius: Dan Callikan - 'We broadcast artists' creations irrespective of their political views'
Former Director General of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation Dan Callikan passed away during the week, unexpectedly succumbing to a heart attack. People from all political… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Mauritius: Why is it so hard to get convictions for police brutality?
The US State Department in its 2022 report on Human Rights has pointed to the lack of prosecutions for human rights violations leading to a culture of impunity within the Mauritian… Read more »
April 03, 2023
East Africa: Fishing in the Indian Ocean - How the tuna industry is trying to push back against the IOTC's decision on FADs
Last Tuesday the Mauritian fishing industry hosted a regional conference in Balaclava as the industry gears up to push back against an Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) decision… Read more »
April 01, 2023
Mauritius: Annual Audit report - Getting away with murder
Le dernier rapport de l'Audit a mis au jour un grand nombre de manquements, de gaspillages, mais aussi des opérations de vol des ressources de l'État savamment… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Mauritius: Rogue cops
Between yet another damning report pointing once again to a criminal waste of public funds and the re-opening of parliament that has turned into a kess savon for propaganda, an… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Mauritius: War in Ukraine - Why Mauritius Is Taking a Hard Line Against Russia
Last week the Mauritian government and opposition parties snubbed an invitation from the Russian government to attend a meeting of African parliamentarians in Moscow.… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Mauritius: Elections - How a Discredited Narrative Around 'Computer Rooms' Refuses To Die
Shortly after the 2019 elections, a narrative around "computer rooms", supposedly a new phenomenon, was created by the opposition parties as part of their election petitions. After… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Mauritius: Diplomacy - What lies behind the Iran-Mauritius thaw?
Five people were stopped at the airport with Rs 4.5 million in foreign currency supposedly to pay off a ransom for a 17-year-old held in Iran. The episode, and the attention it has… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Mauritius: 'When Mauritius Lost its Bedside Manners by Touria Prayag' - Where the economic poster boy failed...
Mauritius used to be acknowledged as a model of democracy, good governance and robust economic development. We were the pride of the African continent and acclaimed as an economic… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Mauritius: Lovania Pertab - 'If the situation continues as it is, we will be a country of old people and drug addicts'
We have reached a level of nepotism in Mauritius whereby there is really state capture. Are all those political nominees deserving of the positions they occupy? And when you don't… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Mauritius: Rodrigues - The rise of Francisco François as new leader of OPR
Francisco François has been confirmed as new leader of the Organisation du peuple de Rodrigues (OPR). His ascension over the grand old party brings to a close the era of… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Mauritius: Sam Lauthan - It's unfortunate that Pravind Jugnauth didn't depone before the commission
Debate is raging over the uncontrollable amount of drugs on island, alleged planting and the Special Striking Team. We talk to Sam Lauthan, former minister and assessor on the… Read more »
Mauritius: Congratulations, Mr Dip!
The move of Commissioner of Police Anil Kumar Dip to challenge the decision of Magistrate Jade Ngan Chai King in court is an excellent idea. It will put an end to the evil debate… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Mauritius: Why has the case of Bruneau Laurette become so controversial?
A pro-government social media has accused the new Director of Public Prosecutions Rashid Ahmine of being involved in a politico-legal plot with the Labour Party to release the… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Mauritius: In Search of Our Ancestors
To follow the historical chronology of the arrival of Tamil-Indians first from Pondicherry and then from Madras the book was launched on 19th November 2022 by H.E. Mr N. Rengasamy,… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Mauritius: With a new helicopter, what does Mauritius really need to do to secure its seas
Mauritius has just got delivery of a second "Dhruv" helicopter from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which the government has said will boost its maritime security capabilities. But… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Mauritius: Ritish Ramful - "The AG has a legal and moral obligation to explain the lack of collaboration"
The Tribunal Judiciaire de St Denis, which held its sittings in public, has already brought it to the public arena that such a request had been made by the French authorities and… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Mauritius: As coastal states chalk up win at IOTC, where does Mauritius stand?
Coastal states in the Indian Ocean have managed to push through restrictions on the use of fish aggregating devices by European fishing fleets at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Mauritius: India-Mauritius relations - Has it always been "willing subordination"?
Diplomats and academics have termed the relationship between India and Mauritius as one of "willing subordination". Has this always been so? The evolution of the relationship… Read more »