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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…
UN Warns US Drug Boat Strikes May Be Crimes Against Humanity
The United Nations has issued a stark warning over a series of American military strikes targeting boats suspected of involvement in drug tr…
US Networks Unite Against CNN's White House Press Ban
Major American television networks have closed ranks in support of CNN after the cable news giant was barred from White House press pool acc…
UK Pledges to Work With Mauritius and US on Diego Garcia Path Forward
The United Kingdom has pledged to work jointly with Mauritius and the United States to find "a way forward" on the future of Diego Garcia, t…
Chagos Talks: Bancoult Hopes Ramgoolam-Burnham Call Signals Progress
Olivier Bancoult, the leader of the Chagos Refugees Group (GRC) and the most prominent voice for the displaced Chagossian community, has exp…
Mauritius Spent Rs 45.25 Billion on Civil Service Pay in One Year
Mauritius spent Rs 45.25 billion on civil service remuneration over the course of a single year, according to figures reported by Le Défi Me…
LGSC to Drop Rehired Ex-Employees From Privy Council Appeal
The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has announced that the names of former employees who have been rehired will be withdrawn from…
Ramgoolam and Burnham Speak by Phone on Chagos Deal Progress
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam spoke by telephone with his British counterpart Andy Burnham on Monday afternoon, with the Chagos I…
FCC Under Scrutiny: Tough Talk, But Key Questions Remain
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) made history on 8 September by holding its first-ever press conference, a carefully staged eve…
Trump-Xi Summit in the Works as US and China Talk AI and Trade
Senior officials from the United States and China are in active discussions to organise a new summit between President Donald Trump and Chin…
Mauritius Road Safety: Minister Osman Mahomed Warns of Penalties
Mauritius's Minister of Land Transport, Osman Mahomed, has publicly reminded road users of the penalties that apply under the country's road…
Trump and Macron Set for High-Stakes Meeting in New York
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in New York on Monday, in what will be one of the most closel…
Rs 350M FCC Scandal: Why Hasn't Karl Élysée Been Questioned?
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), the country's dedicated anti-financial crime agency, is reportedly working to authenticate an…
Trump Administration Prepares Heavy Sanctions Against the ICC
The Trump administration is preparing a package of serious sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to reportin…
Who Picks Mauritius's New Crime Agency Chief, And How?
Mauritius is in the process of establishing a National Crime Agency (NCA), a new law enforcement body expected to become one of the most pow…
Ramgoolam to Meet UK's Andy Burnham Monday Over Chagos Deal
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is scheduled to meet with United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday for talks focused on…
Gopalsingh Returns to Lead Mauritius's NSS Intelligence Agency
The National Security Service (NSS), Mauritius's principal domestic intelligence agency, has seen a notable leadership development: Gopalsin…
Mauritius Civil Servants Banned From Running Secret Side Businesses
Civil servants in Mauritius are being put on notice: running a private business on the side, quietly and without permission, is no longer ac…
Mauritius PMO Spends Rs 21.1 Million on Nine Escort Motorcycles
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Mauritius has purchased nine escort motorcycles at a combined cost of Rs 21.1 million, according to a r…
MMM Turns 57: 'This Party Belongs to Its Members,' Says Navarre-Marie
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), one of Mauritius's oldest and most influential political parties, celebrated its 57th anniversary th…
Ramgoolam Confirms He Will Run Again and Lead Labour Party
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has made clear he has no intention of stepping aside, either from politics or from the leadership of the Maur…
Mauritius BRP Recipients Drop by 800+ in August 2026
The number of people receiving the Basic Retirement Pension (BRP) in Mauritius has fallen by more than 800 compared to previous months, acco…
Mauritius Pension Reform Must Go to the People, Says Opposition Leader
Khushal Lobine, leader of the Nouveaux Démocrates (New Democrats) political party, has come out firmly against any dilution of Mauritius's w…
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.