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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:07:37 GMT
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.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:11:45 GMT
Mauritius Elections Landslide - Why Voters Were Determined to Get Jugnauth's Govt Out
[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 Ramgoolam, has been appointed prime minister.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:41:09 GMT
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 Saturday, at Palma, in Quatre Bornes.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:45:48 GMT
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 appointed Prime Minister took the oath of Alleg...

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:12:55 GMT
Elections in Mauritius - Press StatementAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
[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 working with Prime Minister-Elect Dr. Navin Ramgool...

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:06:33 GMT
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 former premier, following Sunday's parliamentary election.

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:32:51 GMT
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 Caudan Arts in Port-Louis. Some 100 observers we...

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:57:59 GMT
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 follows last month's historic agreement granting Mauritius sove...

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:04:23 GMT
Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban Ahead of Elections
[HRW] Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:43:02 GMT
Mauritius Has Won Back Chagos - but Not All of It. Why the Largest Island, Diego Garcia, Is So Important to the UK
[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 Garcia, back to Mauritius. While the agreement rec...

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:04:34 GMT
Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping
[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 decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless...

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:41:51 GMT
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 officially launched, this morning, at the Caudan...

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:39:31 GMT
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 climate change and enhance biodiversity, was o...

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:01:58 GMT
Five Journalists Targeted by Wiretapping in Mauritius: RSF Calls For An Independent Investigation
[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 have been affected by these leaks, which indicate a widespread sys...

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:24:29 GMT
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 Centre in the presence of the British High ...

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:56:53 GMT
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 Réduit.

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:12:01 GMT
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 of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at ...

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:42:04 GMT
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 of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, today...

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:35:47 GMT
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 US control.

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