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FCC Scandal: Who Is Watching the Watchdog?
After nearly two years of institutional silence, the Director General of the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), Titrudeo Dawoodarry, finally…
Pentagon Report: Diego Garcia Is Now Key US Base
Diego Garcia, the remote atoll at the heart of a long-running sovereignty dispute between Mauritius and the United Kingdom, has been officia…
Maurice : pensions vs écoles, un choix de société
Maurice se trouve à un carrefour démographique et budgétaire sans précédent. Selon les dernières données de Statistics Mauritius pour 2026, …
Adrien Duval quits as Opposition Whip and PAC Chair
Adrien Duval has stepped down from two of the most prominent parliamentary roles held by the opposition, resigning as Opposition Whip and as…
Jean Karl Elysée démissionne et porte plainte
Dans un développement politique explosif, Jean Karl Elysée a officiellement soumis sa démission en tant que conseiller au Bureau du Premier …
Unions urge President to block pension reform
Mauritius's largest union coalition has taken the extraordinary step of appealing directly to the head of state to halt a controversial pens…
Mauritius Spy Chief Removed After Six Months
Mauritius's intelligence landscape has been shaken once again following the abrupt transfer of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohunlall…
Ramgoolam denies Ravatomanga link, blasts MSM
Labour Party leader Navin Ramgoolam has firmly rejected any suggestion of personal interference in the controversial Ravatomanga affair, ins…
Anquetil Joins Africa's Top Women Leaders Academy
Stéphanie Anquetil, Chief Whip of the Mauritian National Assembly, has made history as one of only 30 women across the African continent to …
Baboolall Named New Opposition Leader
Mauritius has a new Leader of the Opposition. Chetan Baboolall, representing the Front Militant Progressiste (FMP), has been officially invi…
J. Bérenger: MMM ignored Gang of 5 warnings
FMP Member of Parliament Joanna Bérenger has made a striking admission: when Paul Bérenger was publicly denouncing what he called a 'Gang of…
FCC ouvre une enquête sur le scandale Rs 300 M
La Fair Competition Commission (FCC) a officiellement confirmé l'ouverture d'une enquête concernant les allégations soulevées par Nasser Bhe…
NSS Shake-Up: DCP Madhow Moved to South
A notable reshuffle within the Mauritius Police Force has seen Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohunlall Madhow reassigned from the Nati…
Trump presse Zelensky d'épargner les sites pétroliers
Dans un tournant diplomatique qui soulève de nombreuses questions, le président américain Donald Trump aurait contacté son homologue ukraini…
Soborun nommé à l'Equal Opportunities Commission
L'ancien diplomate Somduth Soborun a officiellement intégré l'Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) ce lundi 14 juillet 2026, après avoir prê…
Elysée démissionne et porte plainte à la CCID
Jean Karl Elysée a officiellement soumis sa démission en tant que conseiller au Bureau du Premier ministre ce lundi matin, adressant sa lett…
PMO Official Quits & Files Complaint Over Audio Leak
Jean Karl Elysée, an official attached to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), has resigned from his post and filed a formal complaint followi…
ReA Uses Wakashio Memory to Push Reform
Six years after the MV Wakashio ran aground off the coast of Pointe d'Esny on 25 July 2020, the memory of Mauritius's worst ecological disas…
Mauritius Adds Fourth Person to Terror Sanctions List
Mauritius has added a fourth individual to its national terrorism sanctions list, with Henriette Marie Jodhun becoming the latest person to …
Saudi Hajj Minister Visits Mauritius
Mauritius has welcomed the Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj in what local authorities are describing as a landmark diplomatic moment. Minister…
West Bank: 100+ Palestinians Arrested in One Week
More than 100 Palestinians were arrested in the West Bank within a single week, according to figures released by a non-governmental organisa…
BRICS Summit: What It Means for Mauritius
The BRICS summit hosted by India has once again thrust the influential economic grouping into the global spotlight, and for Mauritius, the s…
Pourquoi les Mauriciens peinent encore à voyager
Le passeport mauricien jouit d'une réputation honorable sur la scène internationale, permettant à ses détenteurs d'accéder sans visa à un no…
NYC Marks 9/11 Anniversary Without Trump
New York City once again paused to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as the annual commemoration ceremony to…
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.