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Americans Reject Trump's Iran Strike, Poll Shows
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's military offensive against Iran, addi…
Uteem: Bérenger Should Lead the Opposition
Mauritius Militan Mouvman (MMM) Member of Parliament Reza Uteem has voiced public disappointment over the fact that party leader Paul Béreng…
FMP Nominates Baboolall as Opposition Leader
The Front Militants Patriotes (FMP) has formally proposed Chetan Baboolall as its candidate for the position of Leader of the Opposition in …
Sydney Pierre to Reveal Political Future Wednesday
In a move that has captured the attention of Mauritian political observers, Sydney Pierre is preparing to publicly address his future in pol…
Gaza: 19 killed despite Trump peace plan
At least 19 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new peace propos…
When Cabinet Unity Silences Dissent in Mauritius
Collective ministerial responsibility is one of the foundational principles of Westminster-style parliamentary democracy, the system upon wh…
Budget 2025: 20 Key Changes Affecting Mauritians
The Mauritian government has tabled the Finance Bill alongside the Economic and Financial Measures Bill, introducing a sweeping set of refor…
MP Sydney Pierre sacked after rebel pension vote
Sydney Pierre, a member of the ruling majority in Mauritius, has been stripped of his position as Junior Minister following his decision to …
Spain Deploys Troops to Ceuta After Mass Crossing
Spain has deployed military troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after a massive and sudden influx of migrants crossing over from ne…
Netanyahu meets Trump amid Iran war tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have met for the first time since the start of the war involving Ira…
Chagossians Urge UK PM to Drop Chagos Deal
A group of Chagossians living in the United Kingdom has called on the country's new Prime Minister to halt the ratification of the landmark …
When Presidents Grab Too Much Power
In democratic systems where power is shared between a president and a prime minister, the balance is everything. When that balance tips too …
India's Education Minister Resigns Amid Protests
Scenes of jubilation swept across parts of India following the resignation of the country's Education Minister, a development that has drawn…
Ouday Chuttoo: Youth Leadership in Mauritius
In a political and social landscape often dominated by established figures, a new generation of Mauritian youth is stepping forward, and Oud…
India's Youth Rise Up Against Modi
Across India, a new generation is making its voice heard, and it is increasingly critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya …
Andy Burnham Reveals UK Shadow Cabinet Plan
Andy Burnham, the high-profile Mayor of Greater Manchester, has made waves in British politics by publicly revealing the outlines of a poten…
Japan: A Spy Haven Fuelling Russia's War
He worked from an office just a ten-minute walk from Japan's National Police Agency, one of the country's key bodies responsible for counter…
Sydney Pierre Tipped for Role in Reform
According to a late-breaking evening report from Le Défi Media, political insiders are pointing to Sydney Pierre as a figure whose position …
US-Iran Strikes Escalate in Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East show no signs of abating as American military strikes and Iranian counter-responses continue to escalate in what…
Trump menace de détruire l'Iran en cas d'attentat
Dans une déclaration aux tonalités belliqueuses, l'ancien, et désormais actuel, président américain Donald Trump a lancé un avertissement sa…
Mauritius 2026/27 Budget: Pension Reform Debated
As Mauritius prepares for its 2026/27 national budget cycle, public debate is intensifying around one of the most politically sensitive issu…
Mauritius Pension Reform: Key Expert Findings
Mauritius is edging closer to a significant overhaul of its pension system, following the release of an interim report by a government-appoi…
Ramgoolam reveals pension experts' pay
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has lifted the veil on the remuneration packages awarded to members of the government-appointed expert commis…
Pension Reform: Subron Calls for Public Voice
Trade union leader and political figure Ashok Subron has weighed in on Mauritius's ongoing pension reform debate, asserting that recent even…
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.