Britain to ‘recast’ Chagos Islands deal to address US concerns
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Thursday that he is working to recast the stalled UK-Mauritius deal on the Chagos Islands so it better addresses US concerns over the joint…
British PM Andy Burnham seeks resolution to dispute over Diego Garcia base
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he was determined to find a resolution to the disputed status of a U.S.-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of…
Maldives’ Muizzu asks UK PM Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands sovereignty
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has written to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, asking him to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, a spokesperson said on Tuesday in…
India and Mauritius Reaffirm Commitment to Enhanced Strategic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of PM’s visit to Seychelles. The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of the India-Mauritius…
National Day – Mauritius Celebrates Independence on March 12
On March 12, 2026, the Republic of Mauritius celebrates National Day (also known as Independence Day), the country’s most important national holiday, marking the 58th anniversary of its independence from…
Abolition of Slavery Day – Mauritius Remembers Freedom on February 1
On February 1, 2026, Mauritius observes Abolition of Slavery Day (also known as Abolition Day), a public holiday commemorating the official end of slavery on the island on February 1,…
UK delays Chagos Islands debate after Trump pressure
The British government has indefinitely postponed debate on a bill enshrining into law the UK’s cession of the Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. – The move comes…
Mauritius defends its sovereignty over Chagos islands after Trump criticises UK deal
Mauritius Attorney General Gavin Glover said he still expects the agreement to go ahead despite Trump calling the UK’s deal with Mauritius an act of “great stupidity” and “total weakness”.…