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Many Mauritians called for government-sponsored rehabilitation and education to combat the rising rates of drug use in the country. A July 2024 Afrobarometer survey showed that Mauritians considered drug addiction and abuse to be the second-most important issue after the cost of living. [36] Alliance Lepep announced a manifesto on 28 October.
A presidential election was held in Mauritius on 7 December 2024 to elect the next president. Former minister of education and professor at the University of Mauritius, Dharam Gokhool was elected without contest to serve a five-year term. During the same session, Robert Hungley was elected vice-president. [1] [2]
Mauritius is known as one of Africa's most stable democracies, but this election was tainted by a phone-tapping scandal, with leaked recordings of public figures posted online.
10 November: 2024 Mauritian general election: The ruling Alliance Lepep loses its majority in the National Assembly to the Alliance du Changement by a landslide. [ 7 ] 15 December: An arrest warrant is issued against former Bank of Mauritius governor Harvesh Kumar Seegolam on fraud charges.
Mauritius also receives aid from China. It has forecast 6.5% economic growth this year compared with 7.0% last year but many voters are not feeling the benefits. Mauritius holds election, with ...
The prime minister's official spokesman said the UK had been engaging with the new Mauritian government on the deal. "The agreement we've struck with Mauritius protects the long-term secure ...
2024- 16. Minister of Land Transport Osman Mahomed Ptr: 2024- 17. Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare: Arianne Navarre-Marie MMM: 2024- 18. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection Michael Sik Yuen Ptr: 2024- 19. Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research Kaviraj Sukon Ptr: 2024- 20. Minister of Industry, SME and ...
The 77-year-old premier said in a speech on Sunday that his government would conduct "an audit of the state, of the economy, and public finances" an Mauritius' new prime minister announces audit ...