insert_link Africa Navin Ramgoolam Returns as Mauritius Prime Minister After Decade According to Reuters' reports, Navin Ramgoolam has been reappointed as Mauritius’ prime minister following his coalition's decisive victory in the general election. His Alliance du Changement secured a commanding 60 out of 62 seats in parliament, with 62.6% of the vote, according to the election commission. The landslide prompted incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth to resign, reported the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. todayNovember 13, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Mauritius PM Concedes Defeat to Rival in Parliamentary Election Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, suffered a “huge defeat” in Sunday’s parliamentary election says BBC Africa. Jugnauth, 62, who sought a second term, stated, “The population has decided to choose another team." His main 77 year-old opponent, Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Alliance of Change coalition, is set to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean nation. While Mauritius is celebrating, this election […] todayNovember 12, 2024 3