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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,…
Chagos Talks: Burnham Meets Trump, Hints at 'Resolution' Ahead
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester Mayor appointed by the UK government to lead a review of the controversial Chagos Islands deal, has sig…
Chagos Deal Under Threat: Will Mauritius Still Get Paid?
Donald Trump's blunt dismissal of the Chagos Islands deal has reignited uncertainty over one of the most consequential agreements in Mauriti…
Trump Rejects Chagos Deal Again as UK Pushes to Keep Talks Alive
The United States has again rejected the proposed agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Isla…
Trump Calls Chagos Deal 'Terrible' and Eyes Burnham Review
US President Donald Trump has publicly condemned the proposed agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, ca…
Erdogan Calls Gaza 'Most Inhuman Concentration Camp' at UN
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to launch one of his strongest attacks yet on…
Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UN General Assembly
US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to issue a stark warning to Iran, threatening …
Trump Calls Chagos Deal 'Terrible' and Withdraws US Support
Donald Trump has publicly declared his opposition to the landmark agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands…
Ramgoolam to Meet UK's Jonathan Powell in London Over Chagos
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is set to travel to London before the end of September for a medical check-up, and will use the tri…
Unused Farmland in Mauritius Could Be Reclaimed, Boolell Warns
Agriculture Minister Arvin Boolell has issued a stark warning to landowners across Mauritius, those who leave agricultural land unused risk …
UN Chief Urges World Not to Forget Gaza's 'Devastating' Crisis
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning to the international community: do not look away from Gaza. In…
Trump Says He Must Choose Between Destroying Iran or a Deal
US President Donald Trump has publicly declared that he is weighing two extreme options when it comes to Iran: total military destruction or…
Mauritius Pension Reform Case Hits Legal Wall Over 'Live Issue'
A legal challenge against Mauritius's controversial pension reform has run into a procedural obstacle, with the state, former Prime Minister…
Bodha in Talks With Bérenger's FMP for Opposition Alliance
Nando Bodha, the veteran Mauritian politician and former minister, has confirmed that he is engaged in discussions with Paul Bérenger, leade…
Joe Lesjongard Frustrated After FCC Parliamentary Committee Meeting
Joe Lesjongard, the former minister and current opposition figure, has publicly expressed disappointment over the conduct of a recent parlia…
Mauritius Civil Servants Must Get Approval for Side Jobs, Tutoring or Home Businesses
A teacher giving private lessons after school. A civil servant running evening karate classes. Someone baking cakes to order from home, or s…
PMO Adviser Karl Elysée Quits, and His Fishing Firm Raises Questions
A senior adviser to Mauritius's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has resigned, and details emerging about his parallel business interests are d…
Chagos Deal: Mauritius and UK Tell Two Very Different Stories
When two governments describe the same phone call in writing, you expect roughly the same story. On 21 September, after Mauritian Prime Mini…
Mauritius Parliament Kreol Debate: Public Consultation Closes Today
Today, September 22, marks the closing deadline for citizens to have their say on one of the most culturally significant proposals in Maurit…
Mauritius and Guinea Explore New Trade and Investment Ties
Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool received the new Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea, Moriba Alain Koné, at the State House on Monday, 2…
Mauritius Public Sector Wage Bill Hits Rs 45.2 Billion in One Year
The Mauritian government's public sector wage bill has crossed Rs 45.2 billion for the fiscal year running from July 2025 to June 2026, acco…
Mauritius NCA Bill: Valayden Calls PM Appointment Power 'A Crime Against the Nation'
The proposed National Crime Agency (NCA) for Mauritius is drawing sharp criticism from legal and political quarters, with prominent lawyer R…
Mauritius FCC Parliamentary Panel Meets, But Controversies Kept Off Agenda
The parliamentary oversight committee of Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) is set to convene on Tuesday, 22 July, at 1:15 p.m. i…
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.