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• 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.
• 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 Allegiance and oath of Office before the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun.
• 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 Ramgoolam on strengthening our bilateral ties. By expanding our partnership and deepening our cooperation, we can promote democracy, economic […]
• 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 were in Mauritius to witness the electoral process and ensure that it was in line with regional and international instruments […]
• 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.
• 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 sovereignty over the Chagos Islands after a lengthy legal battle with Britain.
• Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban Ahead of Elections
  [HRW] Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space
• 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 recognises the sovereignty of Mauritius over the entire archipelago, it also permits the UK to exercise such sovereignty […]
• 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, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of […]
• 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 Arts Centre in Port-Louis, with the aim to observe the electoral process and gain a deeper understanding of the political […]