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MMM's Bhagwan: 'There Is Only One MMM, Stop Calling Us Names'
Rajesh Bhagwan, a prominent figure within the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), has come out strongly against suggestions that the party i…
Ramgoolam Flies to London to Meet UK's Jonathan Powell on Chagos
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has travelled to London for a meeting with Jonathan Powell, the UK's National Security Adviser and …
Duval Blames Ramgoolam and Bérenger for Killing Chagos Deal
Xavier-Luc Duval, leader of the Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD), has issued his sharpest critique yet over the collapse of the Chago…
Is Mauritius's FCC Applying Its Powers Selectively?
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), the island's primary anti-financial crime agency, is facing pointed questions from legal prof…
Nita Deerpalsing: 'Trust and Transparency Are Non-Negotiable for Mauritius'
Nita Deerpalsing, founder of the Mauritian civil society movement Lavwa Lavenir (meaning 'Voice of the Future'), has given a wide-ranging in…
Bérenger Slams Ramgoolam for Skipping UN Summit on Chagos
Opposition leader Paul Bérenger has sharply criticised Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam for choosing not to attend the recent United Nations G…
Bérenger Questions Ramgoolam's Protocol on Chagos London Trip
Opposition leader Paul Bérenger has publicly questioned the diplomatic protocol behind Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam's planned trip to Lond…
Chief Justice Warns 41 Newly Sworn-In Lawyers About AI Risks
Forty-one new lawyers were sworn in to the Mauritian Bar at a formal ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice, who used the occasion to d…
Chagos Talks: FMP Calls for Three-Way Summit Between Mauritius, UK and US
A Mauritian opposition party has called for a high-level diplomatic summit involving Mauritius, the United Kingdom, and the United States to…
UK Reviews Chagos Deal as Mauritius Holds Firm on Sovereignty
The United Kingdom is studying a potential revision of its agreement over the Chagos Islands, according to a report by Le Défi Media, but Ma…
Mauritius Tells UN: Chagos Sovereignty Is Non-Negotiable
Mauritius has delivered a firm message to the United Nations: its sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is not up for debate. Speaking at…
Mauritius Reaffirms Two-State Solution as 'Only Viable Path' for Palestine
Mauritius has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, describing it as the "only viable path" t…
Ramgoolam to Meet UK's Jonathan Powell Over Chagos Deal
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is set to meet Jonathan Powell, the United Kingdom's National Security Adviser, during his next tri…
Ex-Minister Avinash Teeluck Takes the Bar, Swears In as Lawyer
Former Mauritian government minister Avinash Teeluck has taken a new professional turn, being sworn in as a lawyer before the Supreme Court …
Netanyahu Defends Gaza War at UN After Mass Delegate Walkout
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week to defend Israel's on…
Mauritius Public Service Minister Warns of 'Troublemakers' in Civil Service
Mauritius Public Service Minister Raj Pentiah has spoken out against what he describes as deliberate attempts to sow discord within the coun…
Mahmoud Abbas to UN: 'We Will Not Leave Our Homeland'
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly via video link, declaring that Palest…
Does a Degree Guarantee Legitimacy in Mauritian Politics?
Mauritius's Minister of Education, Mahen Gungapersad, recently sparked debate after a widely shared video in which he reflected on the rough…
Mauritius Education Minister Denies Being Attacked at CAB
Mauritius Education Minister Mahend Gungapersad used his Thursday morning press conference to address and firmly deny a rumour that had been…
Mauritius Civil Service: Ministry Sets Out Rules on Private Work
The Mauritius Ministry of Civil Service has stepped in to clarify the rules governing private activities by public servants, following a con…
Mauritius Civil Service Row: Minister Claims Staff Do Private Work on the Clock
A brewing controversy inside Mauritius's civil service shows no sign of cooling down, as Public Service Minister Raj Pentiah continues to fa…
Amnesty Slams France for Double Standard Over Netanyahu Overflight
Amnesty International has accused France of applying double standards in international justice after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya…
UN: 92% of Gaza's Economic Businesses Damaged or Destroyed
Nearly every business and economic establishment in Gaza has been damaged or destroyed since the conflict escalated, according to a new repo…
Ramgoolam: Mauritius Sovereignty Over Chagos Is Non-Negotiable
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has once again made clear that Mauritius's claim to sovereignty over the Chagos Islands is absolute and will …
Frequently Asked Questions
What political system does Mauritius use?−
Mauritius is a parliamentary republic with a Westminster-style system. The National Assembly has 70 members elected every five years. The Prime Minister holds executive power, while the President is head of state with a largely ceremonial role.
When are the next Mauritius general elections?−
General elections in Mauritius are held every five years. The last election was in November 2024. The next is expected in 2029, unless the National Assembly is dissolved early by the Prime Minister.
What are the main political parties in Mauritius?−
The main political parties include the Labour Party, the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), the Mauritius Militant Movement (MMM), and the Alliance parties that contest elections as coalitions. Politics often centres on economic policy, social welfare, and relations with India, France, and China.
Where does the Mauritius National Assembly sit?−
The National Assembly of Mauritius meets at the Municipal Theatre in Port Louis, which has served as the parliamentary building since independence in 1968.