Politics & Governance
Cabinet Minister Resigns as Spouse Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Mauritius
Political fallout follows arrest in major drug trafficking investigation
Politics & Governance
Politics & Governance
Mauritius Opposition Reshapes as New Leader Takes Helm; Parliament Pauses
Political upheaval reshapes governance as pension vote fractures ruling coalition and parliament pauses.
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New Direct Flight Cuts Travel Time for Mauritius-East Africa Passengers
Ethiopian Airlines opens nonstop service linking Mauritius and East Africa.
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Mauritius Workers Demand Voice on Pension Overhaul; Mass Protest Set
Unions mobilize workers against unilateral pension changes affecting retirement security.
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Fuel Crisis Traced to Alleged Favoritism: Two Ex-Ministers Held in Custody
Investigation into non-competitive fuel contract award raises questions about government procurement integrity.
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Mauritius Government Moves to Silence Major Newspaper; Citizens' Access to Independent New
Government restricts newspaper distribution, limiting citizens' access to independent reporting.
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Women in Mauritius gain legal abortion access in rape, incest, life-threat cases
Mauritius parliament approves abortion access in limited circumstances after years of complete criminalization.
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Mauritius Budget Announcement Looms as Households Brace for Relief or Hardship
Mauritians await fiscal measures to ease cost-of-living pressures on household finances.
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Mauritius Faces Budget Squeeze as Debt Burden Threatens Public Services
Rising debt forces difficult trade-offs between austerity and citizen relief
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Mauritius Pauses for Budget Day; Households Brace for Economic Direction Shift
Government's June budget presentation will test public confidence in economic management and relief priorities.