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Trump’s team concerned Starmer will complete Chagos Islands deal before inauguration

Exclusive: The row deepens as Keir Starmer’s envoy flies into Mauritius today to hold talks with their prime minister about completing the Chagos Islands deal

The Independent UK

The paradise Indian Ocean island that’s making a name for itself as a golfing destination

With Mauritius emerging as a golf break hotspot, sports editor Jack Rathborn discovers just what makes this island so enticing – both on the course and off

The Independent UK

Republican senator falsely accuses Biden and Harris of masterminding Chagos deal to ‘appease’ UN and China

The Independent has reported that president-elect Donald Trump has expressed a desire to object to the handover of the Chagos Islands because it could jeopardize a key US military base

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Mauritius elections landslide – why voters were determined to get Jugnauth’s government out

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.

The Conversation

‘Outright hostility’ to UK-Chagos deal in incoming Trump cabinet, says Farage

The UK Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius last month.

Evening Standard

Revealed: Donald Trump’s push to ‘veto Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal’

Exclusive: The Independent understands America’s new president-elect is seeking legal advice from Pentagon to challenge controversial agreement

The Independent UK

UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened

Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’

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Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election

Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has won a third term in the Indian Ocean nation, official results show.

Al Jazeera

Mauritius Opposition Coalition Wins Landslide Victory In Election

Mauritius' opposition coalition secures all parliamentary seats in a decisive election victory, marking a significant political shift in the stable African...

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Mauritius opposition wins country's election by a landslide

Mauritius’ opposition coalition has won the country’s election by a landslide

The Independent UK

Mauritius Opposition Leader Claims Sweeping Vote Win

Mauritius opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam said Tuesday that his alliance had won a crushing election victory over the governing coalition, after the incumbent prime minister conceded he faced a "huge defeat".

International Business Times

Mauritius' prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a 'huge' election defeat

Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a “huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary elections

The Independent UK

Mauritius PM concedes defeat by opposition in legislative election

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.

Radio France Internationale

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election

Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam looks set to take over the post of prime minister for a third time.

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International Business Times

Mauritius Awaits Results Of Close-fought Vote

Mauritians are set to find out Monday who will govern their Indian Ocean island nation for the next five years after a hotly disputed election race.

Golf Monthly

Treasure Island - We Discover One Of Planet Golf’s Finest Holiday Destinations

The outstandingly beautiful island of Mauritius is home to some equally scenic golf

The Independent UK

Mauritius holds an election with the ruling party seeking a new term

People in Mauritius are voting for a new Parliament with the ruling party seeking to secure a second five-year term for Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth

Radio France Internationale

Mauritius votes under shadow of wire-tapping scandal, Chagos deal

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.

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Al Jazeera

Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue

About a million people expected to choose 62 members to parliament with cost of living crisis on top of voters’ mind.

Al Jazeera

Mauritius election 2024: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?

The election is being held amid explosive allegations of wiretapping operations by government operatives.

International Business Times

Mauritius Votes In Close-fought Election Race

Mauritius votes on Sunday in a tight election race that has been clouded by a wire-tapping scandal in a nation usually touted as one of Africa's most stable and prosperous democracies.

The Conversation

Mauritius has won back Chagos – but not all of it. Why the largest island, Diego Garcia, is so important to the UK

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…

International Business Times

Banks, Beaches And Boom Times: Four Facts About Mauritius

Mauritius, one of Africa's richest countries and a stable democracy in a sometimes volatile neighbourhood, is holding a legislative election on Sunday.

The Conversation

Mauritius’ social media shutdown: a worrying sign that civil rights are slipping

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…

TechRadar

VPN usage soars in Mauritius amid pre-election social media shutdown

Proton VPN recorded a 16000% spike in usage so far, as citizens look for ways to work around restrictions. Digital rights experts urge authorities to end the ban.

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