Tag: Mauritius
Former governor of the Bank of Mauritius arrested for alleged embezzlement
The former governor of the Bank of Mauritius was arrested on Friday January 3 as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement of public funds. Harvesh Seegolam had been the…
Mauritius and London in full renegotiation on the question of sovereignty
The United Kingdom’s recognition of Mauritian sovereignty over Chagos is under renegotiation. The new Mauritian government has expressed reservations about the terms of the draft agreement with London. The Chagos…
In Mauritius, the genealogical secrets of sperm whales revealed by scientists
International scientists have traced the family tree of a family of sperm whales in the intertropical waters of the Indian Ocean, a world first, they say. Based in Mauritius, they…
the new Prime Minister calls for an audit of public finances
In Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, new Prime Minister resulting from the legislative elections of November 10, announced an audit of public finances. With his cabinet due to take office today, he…
Navin Ramgoolam appointed Prime Minister
The transition formalities took place quickly after the humiliating legislative elections for the outgoing government. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, whose People’s Alliance coalition did not win any seats, resigned this…
Mauritius awaiting results
The early legislative elections organized this Sunday, November 10 in Mauritius mobilized massively: 77%, according to the electoral commission. The results of the population’s choice between the outgoing Prime Minister,…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga enters race for AU presidency
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has officially launched his election campaign to become chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. Member states will elect Chad’s Moussa Faki Mahamat’s successor…
end of a campaign marked by affairs and illegal wiretapping
In Mauritius, the campaign for the legislative elections ended on Friday evening, November 8. More than a million voters are called to the polls on Sunday November 10 in the…
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“Faces of ancestors”, unpublished testimony on the history of slavery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…