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UN at 81: Why the World Still Needs Multilateralism to Survive
Every September, world leaders descend on New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an event often dismissed as diplomatic th…
Mauritius Civil Servants Reminded: Get Permission Before Side Jobs
A government circular published on 17 August 2026 by Mauritius's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms has sparked fresh deba…
Chagos Deal: 'Trump Opposes It, Not the US Military'
In a wide-ranging interview with Mauritius Times, David Snoxell, Coordinator of the Chagos Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in t…
Jugnauth: PM Will Spin Economy Stats for 2026 Election Gain
Former Prime Minister and Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth has levelled fresh accusations against the current gov…
Gaza: One Palestinian Killed or Wounded Every 90 Minutes Since Ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza has done little to halt the bloodshed, with reports indicating that Israel is killing or wounding a Palestinian every …
Statistics Mauritius Chief Defends Transparency of New Data Release
The director of Statistics Mauritius, Mukesh Dawoonauth, has defended the organisation's handling of recently released data, stating that al…
Jugnauth Slams Government's 'Too Little, Too Late' Response to Water Crisis
Opposition leader and MSM (Militant Socialist Movement) party chief Pravind Jugnauth has sharply criticised the current government over its …
Jugnauth Calls 'State of the Economy' Report a Political Smokescreen
Opposition leader and Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) chief Pravind Jugnauth has sharply criticised the government's "State of the Econo…
Jugnauth: Petrol Up Rs 11, Diesel Up Rs 15 Since 2024 Under New Govt
Opposition leader and Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) party chief Pravind Jugnauth has sharply criticised the current government's decis…
Jugnauth Slams 'State of the Economy' Report as Political Weapon
Former Prime Minister and leader of the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), Pravind Jugnauth, launched a sharp attack on Thursday morning aga…
Jugnauth: IMF Report Undermines Ramgoolam's 'Empty Treasury' Claim
Former Prime Minister and leader of the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), Pravind Jugnauth, has hit back at the government's much-publicise…
ION News Debate: Mauritius's Biggest Stories This Week
ION News, one of Mauritius's leading digital news platforms, aired its weekly live debate programme, L'Heure du Débat, bringing together com…
Trump Says US Will Not Strike Iran Before November Elections
Former United States President Donald Trump has declared that the US will not carry out a military strike against Iran before the November e…
Mauritius Eyes 40-Hour Work Week With New Feasibility Study
Mauritius could be moving closer to a shorter working week. The Ministry of Labour has launched a feasibility study to examine whether the c…
Assirvaden Explains Why He Skipped Water Protests in Mauritius
As public frustration over Mauritius's ongoing water crisis spills into street demonstrations, opposition politician Patrick Assirvaden has …
Jugnauth: Crime Used as Pretext to Dominate the Mauritian People
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has made a pointed political accusation, claiming that the issue of crime was deliberately …
Pravind Jugnauth Questions Rs 164.9 Billion 'Hole' in Mauritius Finances
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has publicly questioned the validity of the government's claim that the country faces a fis…
Pravind Jugnauth Slams Government Over Mauritius Water Crisis
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has sharply criticised the current Mauritian government over its handling of the country's worsening …
Patrick Assirvaden: 'Everyone Is Forced to Buy a Water Tank' in Mauritius
Opposition politician Patrick Assirvaden has issued a blunt assessment of Mauritius's deepening water crisis, saying the situation has becom…
Chagos Talks: Lawyer Slams Ramgoolam's 13-Day Trip for 'One Sentence'
Mauritian lawyer and commentator Parvèz Dookhy has sharply criticised Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam over his recent extended trip to London…
Water Crisis in Phoenix: Why Lobine Wrote to CWA Instead of His Own Colleague
Parts of constituency No. 15, La Caverne-Phoenix, have been without running water for several days, adding to a growing water crisis affecti…
Fuel Costs Up 33%: Mauritius Civil Servants Union Demands Travel Pay Rise
Civil servants in Mauritius who use their personal vehicles for work are feeling the pinch of sharply rising fuel prices, and the country's …
Politician Khushal Lobine Blasts CWA Over Water Crisis in Mauritius
Mauritian politician Khushal Lobine has launched a sharp public attack on the Central Water Authority (CWA), the state body responsible for …
Mauritius Set for Major Overhaul of Its Criminal Justice System
Mauritius is moving toward a comprehensive reform of its criminal justice system, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The overhaul, desc…
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.