Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal

Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal

Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October.

November 4, 2024 3

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New York Mayor charged with taking bribes

Prosecutors have charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. According to the BBC, the indictment unveiled on Thursday alleges Adams sought and accepted illegal campaign funds and over $100,000 (£75,000) in luxury travel benefits from Turkish businessmen and an official seeking to gain his influence. Adams said he plans to fight the charges. […]

September 26, 2024 23

World

Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?

By Craig Mark, Hosei University In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end. Since coming to office in October 2021, Kishida has struggled to overcome dire approval ratings. The party has been dogged by revelations of ties to the Korean-based Unification Church […]

August 15, 2024 16