Tag: Mauritius
two major coalitions meeting in Port-Louis in a tense climate
In Mauritius, the atmosphere becomes electric as the legislative elections approach. The last meetings brought together supporters of the two major coalitions on November 3, 2024. An unusual fact marked…
“Faces of ancestors”, unpublished testimony on the history of slavery
These are exceptional testimonies to the history of slavery. Around fifty busts, cast in 1846 on former slaves, are grouped together in the exhibition Faces of ancestors. Among them, there…
after the agreement, exiles filled with hope but still combative
Following the agreement in principle between Mauritius and the United Kingdom on the return of Chagos, the hope of a return has never been so tangible for the exiles of…
Ferney Valley, an illustration of the restoration of biodiversity in the Indian Ocean
One year after its launch, the Indian Ocean biodiversity restoration project, under the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), is already showing tangible results in Mauritius. An international delegation, composed of…
Women appeal to future legislative representatives
Mauritian women are mobilizing for the upcoming legislative elections, the schedule of which has not yet been announced. The women’s group FAZ, brought together women from diverse backgrounds in the…
Amadou Dia Ba, Bruno Julie, the Fijian 7, Ahmed al-Maktoum
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, RFI looks back at these medalists who shed light on their countries that are not used to monopolizing the podiums. Today, focus on…
ancient coins unearthed during searches for pirate La Buse’s treasure
Archaeological excavations have been carried out for 10 days on a site which could hide the treasure of the famous pirate Olivier Levasseur, nicknamed La Buse. This remote place on…
the Olympic Paris of Mauritian Julien Paul
Georges Julien Paul, 28, was the only African representative in the men’s singles badminton tournament at the Tokyo Games. Three years later, after a serious injury and serious hesitation, the…
A writing lesson, with Mauritian novelist Shenaz Patel
Between essays, poetry and short stories, Desêtre and other fragments is a collection of literary texts proposed by the 2023 class of the writing workshop sponsored by the French Institute…
Being from Mauritius and the world, with Barlen Pyamootoo
Monterey is the title of the new opus from the pen of Mauritian Barlen Pyamootoo. The man made himself known in 1999 by publishing Bénarès, his very first novel. This…