Former Prime Minister Ramgoolam Wins 'Orderly, Peaceful' Elections in Mauritius
SANF
Navin Ramgoolam, a former prime minister, has been returned to office in the recent elections in Mauritius, after sweeping all 60 contested seats in the legislature. Read more »
Elections in Mauritius - Press StatementAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of State [press release]
State Department
The United States congratulates the people of Mauritius for their dedication to the democratic process and the newly elected government on its election victory. We look forward to… Read more »
Mauritius Votes Under Shadow of Wire-Tapping Scandal, Chagos Deal
RFI
Mauritius votes on Sunday in a legislative election overshadowed by a wire-tapping scandal that has sparked concerns over the erosion of rights in the Indian Ocean nation. The poll… Read more »
Five Journalists Targeted by Wiretapping in Mauritius: RSF Calls For An Independent Investigation [press release]
RSF
Over the past few days, excerpts of phone conversations between politicians, members of civil society and journalists in Mauritius have been leaked.. Five well-known journalists… Read more »
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam Sworn in As Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam has been sworn-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the State House, in Réduit. The newly… Read more »
Mauritius Elections Landslide - Why Voters Were Determined to Get Jugnauth's Govt Out [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius' opposition coalition - the Alliance of Change - won the country's 10 November 2024 election by a landslide, taking all the seats in parliament. Its leader, Navin… Read more »
Mrs Lilaotee Greedharry Joins the League of Centenarians
Government of Mauritius
Mrs Lilaotee Greedharry also known as "Jasso Didi" born on 09 November 1924, joined the league of centenarians as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family members, last… Read more »
Heads of Electoral Observation Mission to the National Assembly Elections Provide Their Views
Government of Mauritius
The Heads of the International Electoral Observation Missions to the National Assembly Elections of the Republic of Mauritius, gave their preliminary statements, today, at the… Read more »
Mauritius PM Concedes Defeat By Opposition in Legislative Election
RFI
Mauritius' incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday his political alliance was headed for a major defeat by the rival opposition coalition led by a three-time… Read more »
Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban Ahead of Elections
HRW
Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space Read more »
Mauritius Has Won Back Chagos - but Not All of It. Why the Largest Island, Diego Garcia, Is So Important to the UK [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK's agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego… Read more »
Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The… Read more »
SADC Electoral Observation Mission Launched in the Context of National Assembly Elections 2024
Government of Mauritius
In the context of the National Assembly Elections of the Republic of Mauritius 2024, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) was… Read more »
Building a Sustainable Future - Islandwatch Programme and Youth SDG Photo Competition Launched
Government of Mauritius
The IslandWatch Programme, aimed at strengthening the capacity of Mauritius and other island nations to monitor and protect their ecosystems and support global efforts to combat… Read more »
National Audit Offices From Mauritius and UK Sign Technical Assistance Agreement to Improve Audit Capabilities
Government of Mauritius
The signature ceremony of a technical assistance agreement between the National Audit Office (NAO) Mauritius and NAO United Kingdom (UK), was held, this morning, at the Caudan Arts… Read more »
