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Le Defi's 'Au Cœur de l'Info' Calls for Urgent Calm in Mauritius
Le Defi Media, one of Mauritius's leading French-language media groups, used its flagship television and online programme 'Au Cœur de l'Info…
Port Louis Streets Fall Eerily Quiet as Unrest Grips Capital
The streets of Port Louis, Mauritius's bustling capital city, were almost completely deserted by late afternoon on Tuesday, presenting a sta…
Bruneau Laurette Urges Mauritians to Stay Home Amid Unrest
Prominent Mauritian civil society activist Bruneau Laurette has issued an urgent public appeal urging people across the island to stay at ho…
Nando Bodha Issues Solemn Plea for Calm Amid Mauritius Unrest
Veteran Mauritian politician Nando Bodha has issued a solemn public call for calm and responsibility as the country faces a period of signif…
Mauritius Unrest: Nation Urged to Return to Calm Urgently
Mauritius is facing a period of significant social unrest, with calls growing louder from across the political, religious, and civic spectru…
Port Louis Jummah Mosque Calls for Unity and Calm Amid Unrest
The Jummah Mosque in Port Louis, one of the oldest and most prominent Islamic institutions in Mauritius, has issued a formal public appeal c…
Ramgoolam to Deliver National Address at 6pm After Emergency Cabinet Session
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is set to address the Mauritian public at 6:00pm on Tuesday following a special Cabinet meeting convened at t…
Ramgoolam to Address Nation After Emergency Cabinet Meeting
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is set to address the Mauritian population this Tuesday, following a special meeting of the Cabinet, the coun…
Bruneau Laurette: 'Find a Reason to Stay Home, Élodie Is Smiling Today'
Mauritian civil society activist Bruneau Laurette has appealed to the public to remain at home, citing the improving condition of Élodie Tho…
Mauritius Bus Services to Stop at 6pm This Tuesday
Bus services across Mauritius will come to an end at 6:00pm (18:00) this Tuesday, according to an announcement reported by Le Défi Media. T…
Mauritius Bishop Durhône Calls for Calm From Rome: 'Violence Is Not a Solution'
As Mauritius grappled with a wave of civil unrest, the country's Roman Catholic Bishop of Port Louis, Mgr Jean Michaël Durhône, issued a cle…
Adrien Duval Calls for Emergency Recall of Parliament Amid Unrest
Opposition politician Adrien Duval has called for an emergency recall of the Mauritian Parliament, arguing that the country's lawmakers must…
Mauritius Cabinet Called to Emergency Meeting at PMO
Mauritius's Cabinet of Ministers has been urgently summoned to an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) at 2:30 p.m. Le Déf…
Mauritius Water Crisis Deepens Social Fractures Across the Island
Mauritius is facing more than a water shortage. According to a Le Défi Media analysis, the island's prolonged water crisis has become a flas…
Élodie Thomas: Minister Bachoo Claims Surgery Was '100% Success'
Mauritius Minister Anil Bachoo has declared that the medical intervention performed on Élodie Thomas was "a 100% success," according to a re…
British and Australian High Commissions Shut in Mauritius After Unrest
The British and Australian High Commissions in Mauritius closed their doors to the public on Tuesday in the wake of civil unrest that broke …
Résidence Richelieu Returns to Calm After Night of Tensions
The Résidence Richelieu housing estate in Mauritius returned to calm on Tuesday after experiencing a tense and troubled night, according to …
Father Georgy Kenny Calls for Peace and Calm Amid Mauritius Unrest
As Mauritius takes stock of a turbulent period marked by street violence, vandalism, and widespread disruption, a prominent Catholic priest …
Port Louis Falls Quiet After a Turbulent Night of Unrest
Port Louis, the bustling capital of Mauritius, wore a very different face on Tuesday morning, one of unusual stillness and silence following…
Mauritius Civil Service Fake News Warning Amid Unrest
As Mauritius continues to recover from a night of widespread civil unrest, authorities have issued a warning to the public about fake news c…
Public Transport Disrupted Tuesday as Staff Couldn't Reach Depots
Public bus services across Mauritius were disrupted on Tuesday morning after transport employees failed to reach their depots in time to beg…
Saint-Jean Motorway Flowing Freely Toward Port-Louis Tuesday
Commuters heading toward Port-Louis via the M1 motorway at Saint-Jean are experiencing clear, free-flowing traffic this Tuesday morning, acc…
Petite-Rivière Returns to Calm, Roads Reopen After Unrest
The village of Petite-Rivière, located on the west coast of Mauritius, returned to calm on Tuesday morning following a night of widespread c…
ICTA, IBA and NCC Urge Vigilance on Social Media Amid Mauritius Unrest
Three of Mauritius's most prominent regulatory authorities, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), the Independent…
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.