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Mauritius LGBTQ+ Group Calls for Calm Amid National Unrest
Mauritius-based LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation the Young Queer Alliance (YQA) has issued a public statement calling for calm, solidarity and m…
Pravind Jugnauth Urges Calm as Riots Grip Mauritius
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth appeared at the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) in Port Louis on Wednesday morning to support his w…
De L'Estrac: 'Division Creates Tensions, Not the Other Way Around'
Jean-Claude de L'Estrac, one of Mauritius's most prominent public intellectuals and former politicians, has spoken out on the social tension…
Pravind Jugnauth Breaks Silence: 'Violence Is Never the Answer'
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has issued a public statement in response to the wave of civil unrest that has gripped part…
Bishop Durhône: 'Violence Will Not Solve Mauritius's Problems'
As Mauritius grapples with a wave of civil unrest that prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew, the Roman Catholic Bishop of P…
Mauritius Curfew: Sense of Coordinated Unrest Drove Government's Hand
When the Mauritian government moved swiftly to impose a curfew amid the recent wave of civil unrest, the decision was not taken lightly, nor…
PMSD Calls on Mauritius Government to Focus on Real Public Concerns
The Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD), one of Mauritius's established opposition parties, has called on the government to be more resp…
Arianne Navarre-Marie Urges Parents: Make Your Children Step Back
Labour Party member of parliament Arianne Navarre-Marie has issued a direct appeal to parents across Mauritius, urging them to step in and p…
Roads Return to Normal as Mauritius Curfew Ends
Traffic began returning to normal across Mauritius after a nationwide curfew was lifted, with motorists cautiously returning to the roads in…
Mauritius Curfew and Exams: Key Facts for Tuesday 13 October
Mauritius is facing a significant moment of social tension, with the government announcing a nationwide curfew and a series of emergency mea…
Ramgoolam Warns: Illegal Acts Will Have Serious Consequences
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has issued a stark warning to anyone engaging in illegal activity amid the current period of civil unrest in …
Mauritius Curfew 8:30pm to 6am: Police SP Dowlut Explains the Rules
Mauritius is under a curfew running from 8:30pm to 6:00am, and Superintendent of Police (SP) Dowlut has stepped forward to explain what the …
Breaking Curfew in Mauritius Carries Five Years in Prison
Authorities in Mauritius have reminded the public that breaking the curfew currently in force is a serious criminal offence, one that can re…
SSR Airport Stays Open During Curfew: Arrive Three Hours Early
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport, Mauritius's main international gateway located at Plaisance in the south of the islan…
CWA Keeps Mauritius Water Supply Running Through Curfew
The Central Water Authority (CWA), Mauritius's national water utility responsible for the treatment and distribution of drinking water acros…
Mauritius Prime Minister Addresses the Nation Live
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has addressed the nation in a live televised statement, according to Le Defi Media, one of the coun…
Ramgoolam Orders Mauritius Curfew From 8:30pm Tuesday to 6am Wednesday
Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has announced an overnight curfew, effective from 8:30pm on Tuesday until 6am on Wednesday morning.…
Bread Deliveries to Resume From 6am Wednesday During Mauritius Curfew
Bread deliveries across Mauritius are set to resume from 6am on Wednesday morning, coinciding with the lifting of the overnight curfew that …
Mauritius Imposes Curfew From 8:30pm Tuesday to 6am Wednesday
Mauritius has imposed a curfew effective from 8:30pm on Tuesday evening through to 6:00am on Wednesday morning, according to a special bulle…
Mauritius Council of Ministers Meets Again Wednesday Over Unrest
Mauritius's Council of Ministers is convening again on Wednesday as the government grapples with a deepening security crisis that has unsett…
Public Transport in Mauritius Resumes at 6am Wednesday After Curfew
Public transport services in Mauritius will resume from 6:00am on Wednesday, authorities have confirmed, following an overnight curfew that …
Mauritius Curfew: 15 Regions Under Overnight Ban Tuesday to Wednesday
Mauritius has imposed a curfew across 15 regions from 8:30pm on Tuesday evening until 6:00am on Wednesday morning, authorities have announce…
Mauritius Curfew Explained: Areas, Exemptions and Penalties
Mauritius has imposed a curfew in response to civil unrest that has swept parts of the island, particularly in and around Port Louis. Here i…
Mauritius Introduces New Civil Registry Certificate Format from 19 October
Mauritius is updating the official format of its civil registry certificates, covering birth, marriage and death records, with the changes t…
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.