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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…
350,000 Hits on Pension Portals as Mauritius Rethinks State Age Pension
The Korek digital platform and the official website of the Ministry of Social Security have together recorded 350,000 visits, Finance Minist…
Joanna Bérenger Calls Mauritius's New NCA a 'Monster' Run by the PM
Opposition politician Joanna Bérenger has launched a sharp attack on the government's proposed National Communications Authority (NCA), desc…
Bhadain Says Ramgoolam May Review Rs 15,555 Pension Rate
Opposition politician Roshi Bhadain has claimed that Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam personally told him he would "review" the current basic …
316 Mauritius Police Officers Honoured for Service and Conduct
The Mauritius Police Force held a formal recognition ceremony to honour 316 officers for their years of service and good conduct, according …
Is Ramgoolam Personally Hiring the Head of Mauritius's New NCA?
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has confirmed that he is personally interviewing candidates for the position of Director General of…
Mauritius Tourism Body Under Fire Over Travel Spending and Weak Oversight
A Mauritian tourism promotion organisation is facing a wave of internal criticism and media scrutiny, with multiple allegations circulating …
Roshi Bhadain Defends His Time at PMO: 'I Did It for My Country'
Reform Party leader Roshi Bhadain used the party's latest congress to address one of the most contested chapters of his political career, hi…
Stéphane Adam Backs Claims of Secret Intel Passed to Sithanen Before Election
A political controversy in Mauritius has deepened after Stéphane Adam, a key figure in the so-called Menlo Park affair, confirmed allegation…
Navin Ramgoolam Honours Father SSR on His 126th Birthday
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam attended a commemorative ceremony on Friday morning at the Samadhi of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) in the …
Flic-en-Flac Taxi Strike Triggers NLTA Probe Into Hotel Rank Dispute
A taxi strike in Flic-en-Flac, one of Mauritius's busiest tourist beach strips on the west coast, has prompted the country's transport minis…
EOC Appointment Collapses Four Days After Swearing-In
An appointment to one of Mauritius's key anti-discrimination bodies has unravelled in a matter of days, raising uncomfortable questions abou…
What Political Alternatives Do Mauritians Actually Have Today?
Mauritius has long been dominated by a handful of major political forces, the Labour Party (PTr), the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), and…
SSR at 126: Daughter Says He 'Breathed and Lived for Mauritius'
Mauritius marked the 126th anniversary of the birth of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR), the country's founding father and first Prime Minist…
Pravind Jugnauth Refuses to Answer Questions on Phone Tapping Equipment
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has refused to answer questions posed to him regarding telephone interception and surveillance equipm…
Bhagwan Vows Constituency No. 20 Will Stay MMM as Long as He Leads
Veteran Mauritian politician Rajesh Bhagwan has issued a firm public commitment to his party's hold on one of its traditional strongholds, d…
Is Mauritius Becoming a Society at Risk? A Hard Look
Mauritius has long projected an image of stability, a peaceful island nation with a thriving economy, a multi-ethnic democracy, and one of A…
Former Mauritius MP Rajen Dyalah of Constituency No. 1 Dies
Mauritius has lost a former parliamentarian with the passing of Rajen Dyalah, who served as a member of the National Assembly for Constituen…
Pope's UNESCO Visit Carries 'Political Message' for Multilateralism
Pope Francis's visit to UNESCO headquarters in Paris was a deliberate "political message in defence of multilateralism," according to the or…
IMF Called In to Shape Mauritius's New Budget Responsibility Law
The Mauritian government has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help design a future Budget Responsibility Law, a significan…
Ramgoolam: New National Crime Agency Chiefs Are 'Scotland Yard Hounds, Not to Be Trifled With'
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has issued a pointed warning to would-be criminals and corrupt actors in Mauritius: the incoming leadership o…
Pravind Jugnauth Questioned at Police HQ, Defends Silence
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was summoned to the Casernes Centrales, Mauritius Police Force headquarters in Port Louis, for a form…
MMM's Rs 350M PMO Scandal Stance: Proof Required, Or Is It?
A political analysis piece published by ION News has raised pointed questions about the consistency of the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM)…
Lobine: Mauritians Are Wrong to Blur Politics and Governance
Khushal Lobine, leader of the Nouveaux Démocrates (New Democrats) party, used a television appearance on Thursday 17 July to draw a clear li…
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.