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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 …
Major Pension Protest Planned for Port-Louis on 31 October
A coalition of Mauritian trade unions is escalating its battle with the government over the Basic Retirement Pension (BRP), calling for a la…
Adrien Duval Calls for Parliamentary Committee to Oversee NCA
Adrien Duval, a Member of Parliament representing the Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD), has called for the establishment of a dedicat…
Mauritius Allocates Rs 125 Million to Drain Cleaning to Cut Flood Risk
Mauritius has set aside Rs 125 million for the cleaning and maintenance of drains under the management of local authorities (collectivités l…
FCC Hosts Workshop to Tackle Corruption Risks in Recruitment
The Financial Crime Commission (FCC), Mauritius's primary body tasked with investigating and preventing financial crime and corruption, rece…
NCA Debate: Shakeel Mohamed vs Raouf Gulbul Live on Mauritian TV
Two prominent figures in Mauritian public life are set to go head-to-head on national television this Friday in what promises to be a pointe…
PM Ramgoolam Meets France's New Ambassador to Mauritius
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has received France's newly appointed ambassador to Mauritius in an official meeting, in what is a standard d…
Mauritius Climbs 9 Places in Global Gender Equality Rankings
Mauritius has moved up nine places in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index, one of the most widely cited international b…
Mauritius Budget: Government Tightens Grip on Public Spending
The Mauritian government is moving to tighten oversight of public spending as part of its latest budget framework, according to reporting by…
Chagos Talks: Trump Holds Firm Against Deal as UK Leaves Door Open
The diplomatic tug-of-war over the Chagos Islands continues, with the United States holding firm in its opposition to the sovereignty deal b…
Chagos Deal: Did London Shift from Ratification to Renegotiation in 48 Hours?
A diplomatic discrepancy flagged by ION News just 48 hours ago has rapidly escalated into what appears to be a formal shift in the United Ki…
Xi Jinping Says China and the US Should Be Partners, Not Rivals
Chinese President Xi Jinping has publicly stated that China and the United States should be "partners rather than rivals", a notable diploma…
Mauritius NHRC Calls for Constitution Change on Parliament Languages
Mauritius's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued two recommendations with constitutional implications concerning the languages…
Gaza Aid Plan Worth $2.5 Billion Proposed by 'Peace Council'
A group calling itself the "Peace Council" has proposed a $2.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Gaza, as the territory continues to endu…
Loud Music on Mauritius Buses: Is It Time for a Crackdown?
Singapore has recently tightened its rules on noise in public transport, reinforcing penalties for passengers who play music or videos at hi…
Lesjongard Demands PM Tell Full Truth on Chagos Deal
Opposition member of parliament Joe Lesjongard has publicly called on Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam to come clean about the full details of…
MMM's Bhagwan: 'We Govern for the People, Not to Please Everyone'
Rajesh Bhagwan, a senior figure in the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), used a party press conference on Wednesday, 23 September, to deli…
Opposition Lawyers Threaten Legal Action Over Mauritius NCA Bill
Opposition pressure against Mauritius's proposed National Crime Agency (NCA) is mounting, with a second political party now weighing legal a…
Another 'London Boy' Coming to Lead Mauritius's NCA, Says Lesjongard
Former opposition leader and Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) figure Joe Lesjongard has raised fresh questions about the appointment proces…
Chagos Deal Reset: UK Seeks New Agreement Backed by Washington
The United Kingdom is working to negotiate a new agreement on the restitution of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, one that would have the ex…
FCC Oversight Meeting Ends in Frustration as Key Issues Blocked
A parliamentary committee set up to oversee the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) met for only the third time in nearly two years on Monday,…
Ramgoolam Condemns Abuse Targeting Policewoman Mary Jade Catherine
Mauritius Labour Party (PTr) leader Navin Ramgoolam has publicly condemned comments and remarks targeting policewoman Mary Jade Catherine, a…
MMM Turns 57: Reza Uteem Calls on Defectors to Come Back
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), one of Mauritius's oldest and most historically significant political parties, marked its 57th anniv…
Boolell Denies Favouritism Over State Land Deals in Pointe-aux-Piments
Agriculture Minister Arvin Boolell has denied that any favouritism was involved in the allocation of state-owned land in Pointe-aux-Piments,…
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.