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UK Delegation in Mauritius to Plan Chagos Marine Protected Area
A high-level British delegation is currently visiting Mauritius to assess maritime security requirements ahead of the establishment of the C…
MP Questions Flood-Zone Villa Permits at La Mivoie, Black River
A Mauritian opposition MP is raising serious questions about how a luxury villa development received planning permits on land officially cla…
UK Delegation Visits Mauritius to Boost Chagos Maritime Security
A British delegation has travelled to Mauritius to discuss ways of reinforcing maritime security in the Indian Ocean, with the Chagos Island…
Is Mauritius's Anti-Corruption Watchdog a Political Tool?
A growing number of controversies surrounding Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) are raising pointed questions about whether the …
STC Whistleblower Tengur Raises Rice, Canned Goods and Rs 10M Tax Row
The abrupt dismissal of the entire board of the State Trading Corporation (STC) on 30 September has taken a sharper turn, with former indepe…
Saudi $6 Million Mosque Fund: 'The Truth Has Come Out,' Says Peeroo
A long-running political controversy over a $6 million Saudi Arabian aid package for Mauritius has resurfaced, this time with new facts that…
SAP Applications Opening at Social Security Offices Soon, Says Parapen
Mauritians who are eligible for the State Age Pension (SAP) will soon be able to submit their applications in person at Social Security offi…
Mauritians Turning 60 From January 2027 Can Register for State Pension Online
Mauritius is set to make it easier for citizens approaching retirement age to claim their State Age Pension, with online registration openin…
Mauritius State Age Pension Applications Now Available Online
Mauritius has taken a significant step toward digitalising its social welfare services, with online applications for the State Age Pension n…
Shakeel Mohamed Promises Major Upgrades for Roche-Bois Residents
Minister of Local Government and Disaster Risk Management Shakeel Mohamed has announced a package of development projects targeting Roche-Bo…
La Caverne-Phoenix Areas Left Without Water for Days, MP Demands Urgent CWA Meeting
Residents across several neighbourhoods in the La Caverne-Phoenix area of central Mauritius have been left without running water for multipl…
Houthi Forces Claim Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport
Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Riyadh's international airport, escalating tensions in the long-r…
Mauritius 'Plan Marshall' for Water: One Year On, What's Changed?
When the Mauritian government unveiled its so-called 'Plan Marshall' for water security in October 2025, it came with sweeping promises: mob…
Chagos Dispute: Mauritius Shifts from Quiet Diplomacy to Legal Threat
Mauritius appears to have dramatically shifted its strategy on the long-running Chagos Islands dispute, moving from behind-the-scenes diplom…
MSF Says Israel Is 'Slowly Suffocating' Gaza and Committing Genocide
The international humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has issued a stark condem…
Navin Ramgoolam to Visit Rodrigues Island from 11 to 13 October
Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Mauritius Labour Party (MLP) and current Prime Minister of Mauritius, is expected to visit Rodrigues Island f…
Mauritius Pushes UN for Fairer Development Financing Rules
Mauritius has taken its case to the United Nations, arguing that the current international financing system is poorly designed for small, vu…
Mauritius Water Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Tuesday
Mauritius's minister responsible for water, Patrick Assirvaden, has called an emergency crisis meeting for Tuesday as authorities scramble t…
Bhadain Lays Out Plan to Cut Mauritius Petrol Price to Rs 67.30
Opposition politician and lawyer Roshi Bhadain has put forward a series of proposals aimed at bringing the retail price of petrol in Mauriti…
Mauritius Government Seeks New Director for National Security Service
Mauritius is actively searching for a new director to head the National Security Service (NSS), the country's primary intelligence and inter…
Cake Jibe at 80-Year-Old Sparks Institutional Row in Mauritius
A brief but heated argument outside a public auditorium in Mauritius has snowballed into a full-blown institutional standoff, with a major t…
Chagos Deal Frozen: Three Leaders, Three Verdicts, No Answers
The Chagos Islands dispute has become a political blame game in Mauritius, with three of the country's most senior politicians offering thre…
Fuel Prices in Mauritius Hit Rs 77.70, Up Rs 11 Since Election Promises
When Mauritius's current ruling alliance was campaigning ahead of the November 2024 general election, fuel prices were a centrepiece of thei…
Mauritius Whispers: A Walkout, an Anonymous Letter and a Showy SUV
Mauritius's corridors of power rarely lack for drama, and this week's edition of ION News' Les Confidentiels, the outlet's regular column of…
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.