Mauritius elections Stories

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' 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.

Kamala Harris concedes US presidential election to Trump but vows to fight on
Reuters  |  Nov 07, 2024

Harris said she had called Trump, congratulated him on his triumph in Tuesday's presidential election and promised to engage in a peaceful transfer of...

US Stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

The central bank is widely expected to ease the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.

Donald Trump elected US President in stunning comeback
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

Trump swept away challengers inside his Republican Party and then beat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris by capitalising on voter concerns about high...

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed becomes first African leader to congratulate Trump
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed became the first African president to congratulation Trump even before the official results are declared.

Trump claims 'powerful mandate' after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

Trump went into Election Day with a 50-50 chance of reclaiming the White House, a remarkable turnaround from January 6, 2021, when many pundits pronou...

Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi makes history after winning US elections seat
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2024

"I stand here as the first Kenyan-born person ever elected in the U.S. This victory belongs to all of us; it is a testament to the resilience and stre...

Trump takes lead in US election but battleground states too close to call
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

With Trump projected to win North Carolina and Georgia, Harris' clearest path to victory remained through the "Blue Wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania an...

Why return to power of Donald Trump will be a dreadful outcome for Iran
Reuters  |  Nov 03, 2024

Potential change in US leadership could have far-reaching implications for the Middle East balance of power.

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.

Trump safe after gunfire erupts at rally, shooter and spectator killed
Reuters  |  Jul 14, 2024

U.S President Joe Biden said he was grateful to hear that Trump was safe and doing well. "I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who wer...

Trump passes major US election test with easy win in Iowa
Agency  |  Jan 16, 2024

The win cements his status as the presumptive Republican standard-bearer to challenge President Biden in November's election.

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