Mauritius celebrates the 90th anniversary of its Labour Party, a key force in independence and social progress, as it faces renewal challenges.

On February 23, 2026, Mauritius marks the 90th anniversary of the Mauritian Labour Party, founded in 1936 to champion workers’ rights and social justice. The party played a central role in securing independence in 1968, expanding suffrage, and building a welfare state with free education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Over decades, it helped transform Mauritius into a diversified, stable democracy. Now facing challenges like political centralization and declining youth engagement, the party is urged to renew itself through reforms promoting transparency, meritocracy, and grassroots accountability to remain relevant ahead of its centenary.