Mauritius holds election amid scandal, with both main parties promising to ease cost of living.

Mauritius held a parliamentary election on Sunday amid a wiretapping scandal and fraud concerns. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth's coalition and the opposition Alliance of Change, led by Navin Ramgoolam, both promised to alleviate the cost of living crisis by raising wages and increasing pensions. Despite a historic deal with Britain over the Chagos Islands, governance issues like corruption and civil liberties erosion were raised. Police were deployed to ensure a fair election, with results expected on Monday.

November 09, 2024
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