[Government of Mauritius] A three-day Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) training workshop concluded, on Wednesday 27 November 2024, at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Balaclava, with an award of certificate ceremony to 35 participants in the presence of the Junior Minister of Tourism, Mr Jean Sydney Pierre.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam has expressed his support for Raila Odinga's African Union Commission bid.
[SANF] Navin Ramgoolam, a former prime minister, has been returned to office in the recent elections in Mauritius, after sweeping all 60 contested seats in the legislature.
[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' opposition coalition - the Alliance of Change - won the country's 10 November 2024 election by a landslide, taking all the seats in parliament. Its leader, Navin Ramgoolam, has been appointed prime minister.
[Government of Mauritius] Mrs Lilaotee Greedharry also known as "Jasso Didi" born on 09 November 1924, joined the league of centenarians as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family members, last Saturday, at Palma, in Quatre Bornes.
[Government of Mauritius] Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam has been sworn-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the State House, in Réduit. The newly appointed Prime Minister took the oath of Allegiance and oath of Office before the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun.
[State Department] The United States congratulates the people of Mauritius for their dedication to the democratic process and the newly elected government on its election victory. We look forward to working with Prime Minister-Elect Dr. Navin Ramgoolam on strengthening our bilateral ties. By expanding our partnership and deepening our cooperation, we can promote democracy, economic growth, and regional security to the benefit of both our countries and the Indian Ocean region.
[Government of Mauritius] The Heads of the International Electoral Observation Missions to the National Assembly Elections of the Republic of Mauritius, gave their preliminary statements, today, at the Caudan Arts in Port-Louis. Some 100 observers were in Mauritius to witness the electoral process and ensure that it was in line with regional and international instruments and legal framework.
[RFI] Mauritius' incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday his political alliance was headed for a major defeat by the rival opposition coalition led by a three-time former premier, following Sunday's parliamentary election.
[RFI] Mauritius votes on Sunday in a legislative election overshadowed by a wire-tapping scandal that has sparked concerns over the erosion of rights in the Indian Ocean nation. The poll follows last month's historic agreement granting Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Islands after a lengthy legal battle with Britain.
[HRW] Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space
[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK's agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego Garcia, back to Mauritius. While the agreement recognises the sovereignty of Mauritius over the entire archipelago, it also permits the UK to exercise such sovereignty on behalf of Mauritius in Diego Garcia for the next 99 years. This development prompts critical questions. How did the UK gain control of the Chagos? Why did the UK
[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
[Government of Mauritius] In the context of the National Assembly Elections of the Republic of Mauritius 2024, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) was officially launched, this morning, at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port-Louis, with the aim to observe the electoral process and gain a deeper understanding of the political and security situation.
[Government of Mauritius] The IslandWatch Programme, aimed at strengthening the capacity of Mauritius and other island nations to monitor and protect their ecosystems and support global efforts to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity, was officially launched, this morning in Réduit. The event was also marked by the opening of a Youth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Photo Competition, around the theme "Focus on the Future," which encourages young people to creatively express their unique perspectives on issues
[RSF] Over the past few days, excerpts of phone conversations between politicians, members of civil society and journalists in Mauritius have been leaked.. Five well-known journalists have been affected by these leaks, which indicate a widespread system of surveillance. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is concerned by this discovery and calls for an independent enquiry to identify those responsible for the wiretapping.
[Government of Mauritius] The signature ceremony of a technical assistance agreement between the National Audit Office (NAO) Mauritius and NAO United Kingdom (UK), was held, this morning, at the Caudan Arts Centre in the presence of the British High Commissioner to Mauritius, Ms Charlotte Pierre.
[Government of Mauritius] A sales exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security to mark the 2024 World Food Day, is currently being held at the Agricultural Services in Réduit.
[Government of Mauritius] The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to Mauritius, Mr Simon Nyakoro Sirro, paid a courtesy call, this afternoon, to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at the New Treasury Building, in Port Louis.
[Government of Mauritius] The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Simon Nyakoro Sirro, presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, today, at the State House in Réduit.
[People's Dispatch] An agreement between the UK and Mauritius on the Chagos Archipelago is being hailed as a key step in decolonization, but the Diego Garcia island will remain a military base under US control.