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Soubass Lallbeeharry Appointed Head Court Usher in Mauritius
The Mauritius Judicial Service has appointed Soubass Lallbeeharry to the position of Head Court Usher, according to a report by Le Défi Medi…
Mauritius Social Housing Bill Hits Rs 30 Billion, Only 2,332 Homes Ready by 2027
Mauritius's social housing programme is facing intense scrutiny after figures revealed the initiative carries a total cost of nearly Rs 30 b…
Mauritius NCA Bill: Can Officers Search Your Home Without a Judge?
A new law being debated in Mauritius is raising serious civil liberties concerns, and two prominent lawyers are now breaking it down for the…
Jugnauth Slams Ramgoolam's London Trip: '2 Weeks Off to Meet an Advisor for 30 Minutes'
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has launched a sharp attack on current Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam over his recent trip …
Mauritius GDP Gap: Is the Rs 164.9 Billion Hole Back on the Table?
A disputed number has resurfaced at the centre of Mauritian politics, and this time, it comes with an IMF document attached. Former Prime M…
Mauritius to Host Indian Ocean Arms Trade Treaty Conference in November
Mauritius is set to play host to a major regional diplomatic event focused on international arms control, after the Cabinet gave its approva…
US-Iran War: 81 Aircraft Lost or Damaged at Cost of Up to $3.3 Billion
The United States military suffered significant losses in aircraft during its recent operations against Iran, with 81 planes and helicopters…
Mauritius Appoints Dr Soonarane to Lead Water Crisis Response
Mauritius has taken a significant step in tackling its deepening water crisis, with the Cabinet approving the appointment of Dr P. M. K. Soo…
Mauritius Warns UK: Settle Chagos Deal Now or Face Court
Mauritius has issued its clearest warning yet to the United Kingdom over the long-delayed Chagos Islands agreement: resolve the dispute quic…
Mauritius Water Crisis: XLD Urges Calm but Demands Government Act
Xavier-Luc Duval (widely known as XLD), leader of the Mauritian Social Democratic Party (PMSD) and a prominent opposition figure, has urged …
Mauritius Threatens Legal Action If Chagos Deal Stalls Further
Mauritius is prepared to launch legal proceedings if the long-running dispute over the Chagos Islands is not resolved quickly, according to …
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
The United States has imposed sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant escalation in Washington's lon…
Senior Lawyer Marc Hein Gives Gavin Glover Benefit of the Doubt on NCA
Senior Mauritian barrister Me Marc Hein has said he is willing to give the benefit of the doubt to Gavin Glover regarding the newly establis…
Water Crisis Splits Phoenix Politicians: One Acts, One Attacks
A water crisis is testing two politicians who represent the same constituency, and revealing very different instincts about what leadership …
NCA Bill: Can Mauritius's Supreme Court Still Strike It Down?
As Mauritius presses ahead with its controversial National Crime Agency (NCA) legislation, a critical question is emerging among legal profe…
Mauritius Bar Council Urges Government to Slow Down on National Crime Agency Bill
The Mauritius Bar Council (Barreau de Maurice) has urged the government to avoid fast-tracking the adoption of the National Crime Agency Bil…
Mauritius Water Protests Expose a Deeper Crisis of Broken Promises
Burning tyres. Blocked roads. Molotov cocktails. What began as community protests over water shortages in parts of Mauritius has quickly bec…
Patrick Belcourt Slams Government's 'Lack of Vision' Over Water Shortages
Water shortages affecting multiple regions of Mauritius have drawn sharp political criticism, with Patrick Belcourt publicly accusing the go…
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of her decades-long career…
Mauritius Water Inequality: 'Wealthy Areas Get Plenty While Others Go Dry'
Mauritius is facing growing anger over what critics describe as a deeply unequal distribution of water, with wealthier neighbourhoods report…
Kobita Jugnauth Summoned by FCC Over Rs 114M Suitcase Affair
Kobita Jugnauth, wife of former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Commissio…
Molotov Cocktails and Arrests as Water Crisis Erupts in Camp-Levieux
Fury over Mauritius's ongoing water crisis spilled into violence in the neighbourhood of Camp-Levieux, where residents pelted security force…
When Britain's State Machinery Turns on Its Elderly Citizens
Britain built its global reputation, and much of its colonial legacy, on a model of coercive policing. In the post-imperial era, the United …
Chagos Deal Signed but Stalled: What Happens Next?
A landmark agreement that was meant to close one of the last chapters of British colonialism is now caught in a diplomatic standoff, and the…
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.