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Iran Nuclear Talks: A Framework Deal on the Horizon, But Key Details Still Unresolved
International diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran's nuclear programme appear to be gaining momentum, with sources indicating that a framewor…
Reza Uteem Apologises to Joanna Bérenger Over Use of the Word 'Colon' in Parliamentary Clash
Mauritius Militant Movement (MMM) Member of Parliament Reza Uteem has issued a public apology to colleague Joanna Bérenger following a heate…
Diplomatic Scandal: Maurice's Empty Ethiopian Residence Sparks Controversy
A diplomatic residence belonging to the Mauritian government in Ethiopia has become the subject of growing controversy, after reports emerge…
Local Elections: Women Set to Take the Lead in Mauritius' Town Councils
Mauritius is poised to witness a historic transformation in its local governance landscape, with a notably strong female presence anticipate…
40-Hour Work Week: Union Leader Reaz Chuttoo Calls for Universal Application Across All Sectors
Prominent Mauritian trade union leader Reaz Chuttoo has renewed his call for the 40-hour work week to be applied universally across all sect…
Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill Mayoral Shake-Up: André Toussaint Tipped to Replace Gabriella Batour
A potential change of guard is looming at the Mairie de Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill, as political figure Ajay Gunness has publicly named André Tou…
Mauritius Translates Key Human Rights Conventions into Kreol Morisien
The Mauritian Cabinet has officially taken note of a significant milestone in the country's human rights journey: the publication, on April …
Franco Quirin and MMM Part Ways: Coalition Talks Collapse
In a development that signals yet another reshaping of Mauritius's complex political landscape, discussions between Franco Quirin and the Mo…
Kim Jong-un Vows to Fortify North Korea's Military Frontline Against 'Sworn Enemy' South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has issued a fresh call to strengthen frontline military units along the border with South Korea, state medi…
Election Night Calm: No Violence or Incidents Reported Across Mauritius
Mauritius marked another milestone in its democratic tradition as the evening passed without a single recorded incident of violence or aggre…
Mauritius Tables Constitutional Review Commission Bill in Parliament
The Mauritian government took a significant step toward reshaping the country's constitutional framework on Tuesday, tabling the Constitutio…
The Bérenger Precedent: When Party Authority Meets Parliamentary Power
The return of parliamentary sessions in Mauritius has brought with it an unexpected political drama — one that strikes at the heart of how a…
Chagos Sovereignty: Why Deliberate Delay Is the New Threat to Mauritius's Decolonisation Victory
Mauritius has already won the legal argument over the Chagos Archipelago. That much is settled. International law, multiple UN resolutions, …
Chagos Deal in Limbo: Will the UK-Mauritius Treaty Ever Cross the Finish Line?
The United Kingdom's decision to abandon the Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Bill for the current parliamentary sessi…
Indian Ocean Commission Names Dr Ibrahim Norbert Richard as New Secretary-General
The Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) held an extraordinary session this week, formally acknowledging the conclusion…
Londres au bord de la rupture : Tommy Robinson, la Palestine et la Coupe d'Angleterre font trembler la capitale
Londres a vécu, samedi 16 mai, l'une de ses journées les plus tendues depuis des années, avec la convergence de trois événements majeurs dan…
Le USS Gerald Ford rentre au bercail après 326 jours en mer — un record depuis le Vietnam
Le porte-avions américain USS Gerald Ford a regagné son port d'attache de Norfolk, en Virginie, après une mission de 326 jours en mer — la p…
Franco Quirin Breaks Away from MMM: 'I Will Continue Serving as an Independent MP'
Franco Quirin, the seasoned Mauritian politician and former Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) stalwart, has publicly confirmed his separati…
Ajay Gunness Opens the Door Wide: 'No Conditions to Join the Party or Serve the Nation'
Ajay Gunness has made a striking declaration that is likely to resonate across Mauritius's political landscape: there are, in his words, abs…
Energy Minister Patrick Assirvaden: 'We Have Chosen to Protect the Most Vulnerable'
Patrick Assirvaden, Mauritius' newly appointed Minister of Energy, has made a bold statement of intent regarding the direction of the countr…