Chagossians, displaced from their homeland for a US-British military base, continue their fight for the right to return. A prominent voice, Pompe, opposes a 2025 agreement to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while Britain retains a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia.
The UK has transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius under a 2025 treaty, excluding Diego Garcia, where a joint UK-US military base will remain operational under a 99-year lease. The agreement resolves a long-standing sovereignty dispute but leaves unresolved the right of the forcibly removed Chagossian community to return to Diego Garcia.
I legislatori di Mauritius hanno approvato una legge storica che criminalizza lo stupro coniugale, prevedendo pene detentive da 10 a 45 anni. La riforma abroga una legge coloniale e mira a combattere la violenza domestica, riconoscendola come reato grave in un paese dove l'86,6% delle vittime sono donne.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Edinburgh concluded without decisions on reducing ODIs to 40 overs or expanding the World Test Championship. Suspensions for USA Cricket and Cricket Canada were maintained, while France Cricket was put on notice and Mauritius Cricket Federation admitted as an Associate Member.
The US considers purchasing the Chagos Islands directly from Mauritius to secure control of the Diego Garcia military base, bypassing the UK amid a sovereignty dispute.
ABD, Chagos Adaları'nı satın alma planını değerlendiriyor. Plan, İngiliz yetkilileri devre dışı bırakarak adaları satın alma ve Diego Garcia askeri üssünün kontrolünü tek başına üstlenmeyi öngörüyor. Ancak adaların öncelikle egemen bir statüye kavuşması gerekiyor.
The White House is exploring a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially derailing the UK's plan to transfer sovereignty while retaining a lease over the strategic Diego Garcia military base, amid US concerns over security risks due to Mauritius' ties with China and Iran.
A Chagossian delegation in the UK calls for stalled legislation to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing human rights and adherence to international law, after the UK's claim was deemed unlawful by the ICJ in 2019.
The Russian Ambassador to Mauritius, Irada Zeynalova, stated that Russian tourists are welcomed on the island and locals are anticipating the resumption of direct flights. She noted that Mauritius is becoming a popular destination for Russians due to its affordability compared to the Maldives and Seychelles, and that locals appreciate the spending of Russian tourists.
The US is now India's second-largest source of FDI, with investments exceeding $11 billion in FY25-26, surpassing Mauritius. Singapore remains the top investor, while Japan also saw significant growth. Computer hardware and software led sectoral investments.
Smilla Soenderby of Denmark won the inaugural MCB Ladies Classic at Belle Mare Plage in Mauritius, carding a final-round 67 to reach 14 under par and win by one stroke. The 25-year-old edged out Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall and South Africa's Casandra Alexander, who both finished at 13 under. England's Alice Hewson made a late charge with four consecutive birdies but finished tied fifth at 10 under.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned visit to eSwatini, the island's last remaining African diplomatic ally. The visit was intended to celebrate King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession to the throne and his 58th birthday. eSwatini is one of only 12 nations that still recognize Taiwan, a group that includes small Caribbean and Pacific island states, many of which maintain ties partly due to pressure from Washington.
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The US State Department expressed concern that Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for Taiwan leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft at China's behest, forcing cancellation of his trip to eSwatini. This marks the first time a Taiwanese leader had to cancel an entire foreign trip due to airspace denial, which the US called an abuse of the international civil aviation system and part of China's intimidation campaign against Taiwan.
The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan’s leader at China’s behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te’s aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan’s allies. It is the first instance...
The UK has paused its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing the need for US support. The deal, which would have allowed continued UK-US military control of the Diego Garcia base, faced opposition from the US and UK Conservatives.
The UK government has halted legislation to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew its support for the deal, rendering the treaty impossible to finalize at the political level.
