Deal would prevent a third party gaining influence over territory which hosts key Western military base, says foreign minister

A must-visit is Aapravasi Ghat, a Unesco World Heritage site that served as an immigration depot during the 19th century. It was the first stop for indentured labourers from India, who arrived on the island as part of the British government’s ‘Great Experiment’ – a scheme which used free labour to replace slaves between 1834 and 1920.

The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 square nautical miles

Raj Mohabeer, Officer in Charge of the IOC General Secretariat, underscored the potential of the circular economy to positively impact both the economy and the environment.

Under the heading A Bridge to the Future, the Government Programme 2025-2029 unveils the plan for a more dynamic international relations strategy to include, among others, Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.

UK Halts Chagos Islands Deal as US Review Looms The UK government has paused its plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The decision comes as the US prepares to review the implications of the deal for its key military base,

A prospective deal on returning the Chagos islands to Mauritius will ensure the United States maintains its strategic military base on the Indian Ocean archipelago, Mauritius's prime minister said Sunday.

David Lammy, Britain's Foreign Secretary, emphasized the importance of allowing the new U.S. administration to review the agreement concerning a U.S.-British military base in Mauritius. He expressed on BBC Radio that the review was appropriate for assessing future implications.

Attorney general of Mauritius says it is ‘unfortunate’ that Donald Trump has the final say on whether deal should go ahead

Now, though, there is another compelling incentive for travelling to the tranquil island in the Indian Ocean: Mauritius's Rum Festival. At the week-long event, which takes place at the eight ...

The Indian Ocean stretches from WA to the east coast of Africa and offers a wealth of islands, many with white-sand beaches ringed by coconut palms and aquamarine water.

Speculation is rife that U.S. President Donald Trump might block an agreement between Britain and Mauritius to resolve their long-running dispute over the Chagos Archipelago in the central Indian Ocean.