Mauritius storm Stories

Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

It was difficult to ascertain the precise death toll after the cyclone, which also raised concerns about access to food, water and sanitation, authori...

Mauritius officially withdraws Anil Gayan's candidacy from AUC chairperson race
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 03, 2024

Odinga, buoyed by Mauritius' endorsement, has intensified his outreach, making strategic long-range visits to West Africa to drum up support for his c...

Mauritius polls landslide: Why voters were determined to get Jugnauth’s govt out
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2024

The opposition coalition's win was a clear sweep. No candidates from the outgoing government were elected; it’s what’s referred to as a 60-0.

Mauritius opposition sweeps parliament in election, PM resigns as opposition leader takes over
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

Jugnauth conceded on Monday, saying he tried to do what he could for the country's 1.3 million people, but that his Alliance Lepep coalition was headi...

Mauritius' PM says his alliance heading for huge election defeat
Reuters  |  Nov 11, 2024

Jugnauth became prime minister in 2017 when his father stepped down from the post and won the election five years ago despite opposition complaints th...

Mauritius holds election, with cost of living on everyone's minds
Reuters  |  Nov 10, 2024

The country has forecast 6.5% economic growth this year compared with 7.0% last year but many voters are not feeling the benefits.

Mauritius suspends social media until after election amid wiretapping scandal
Reuters  |  Nov 01, 2024

Some 20 conversations involving politicians, police, lawyers, journalists and members of civil society have been leaked on social media.

UK cedes Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius, retains Diego Garcia airbase
Reuters  |  Oct 04, 2024

A non-binding resolution in the UN General Assembly in 2019 said Britain should give up control of the archipelago.

Mauritius grounds flights as it braces for tropical storm
Agency  |  Feb 22, 2024

Storm Eleanor was about 200 kilometres (125 miles) northeast of the nation at 4:00 am (0000 GMT) and was moving at a speed of 20 kilometres an hour.

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