November 19
Mauritius: 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 »
November 15
Mauritius: 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 »
November 14
Mauritius: 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 »
November 13
Mauritius: 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 »
November 12
Mauritius: 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: 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 »
November 11
Mauritius: 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 »
November 10
Mauritius: 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 »
November 07
Mauritius: Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban Ahead of Elections
HRW
Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space Read more »
Mauritius: 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 »
November 06
Mauritius: 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 »
November 05
Southern Africa: 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 »
October 29
Mauritius: 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 »
October 24
Mauritius: 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 »
October 21
Mauritius: 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 »
October 17
Mauritius: World Food Day 2024 - Farei Launches 'Goldie', a New Papaya Variety
Government of Mauritius
A sales exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security to mark the 2024 World Food Day, is currently being held at the Agricultural Services in… Read more »
October 16
Mauritius: Tanzanian High Commissioner Sirro Calls On Prime Minister Jugnauth
Government of Mauritius
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to Mauritius, Mr Simon Nyakoro Sirro, paid a courtesy call, this afternoon, to the Prime Minister of the Republic… Read more »
Mauritius: Tanzanian High Commissioner Presents Letters of Credence to President Roopun
Government of Mauritius
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Simon Nyakoro Sirro, presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic… Read more »
October 04
Mauritius: Chagos Islands Agreement Keeps Diego Garcia Base Under U.S. Control
People's Dispatch
An agreement between the UK and Mauritius on the Chagos Archipelago is being hailed as a key step in decolonization, but the Diego Garcia island will remain a military base under… Read more »
