Mauritius

Migrants on Chagos Islands await fate as Britain hands over territory to Mauritius

On the Chagos Islands, a group of Sri Lankan migrants have been stranded for years and await news of their fate as Britain hands over the archipelago to Mauritius.…

3 months ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Mauritius: Exiled Chagossians

The Indian Ocean’s Chagos Archipelago is a British Overseas Territory. The population was cleared to make way for the large Diego Garcia military base from the late 1960s. Mauritius is demanding it…

3 months ago

World

Nigeria becoming a failed, divided State – Obasanjo, Covid-19 deaths pass 916,000 and more

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Sunday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…

4 years ago

GTV Exclusive

Mauritius oil spill: Japan ship operator to pay $9 million for clean-up

The Japanese ship operator of the tanker that leaked over 1,000 tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius in July has pledged $9 million toward clean-up efforts. The oil spill has…

4 years ago

Business·News

How environmental courts can help Africa

The oil spill off the coast of Mauritius is a grim reminder of the need for environmental courts in Africa. They could play an important role in punishing environmental offences as a…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Mauritius says almost all oil removed from damaged Japanese ship

Mauritius said almost all oil from a leaking ship off its coast has now been removed. The country will also seek compensation from the owners of the Japanese ship for causing ecological…

4 years ago

Africa·News

This new ITC tool seeks to empower women in trade

A new tool by the International Trade Centre aims to track policies for women in trade. The SheTrades outlook shows that South Africa, Mauritius, Rwanda and Samoa have designed policies that boost…

4 years ago

Business·News

Pope Francis launches trip to three African nations affected by climate change

Pope Francis is set to visit the cyclone-vulnerable nations of Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius this week. Climate change, corruption and poverty will be on the agenda in talks with leaders.…

5 years ago

News·World

Pope Francis to visit Mozambique, Mauritius and Madagascar

Pope Francis will make his fourth trip to Africa when he visits Mozambique, Mauritius and Madagascar from 4-10 of September 2019. Pope Francis will travel to Mozambique's capital, Maputo on the 4th…

5 years ago

News·World

Opera reaches 100 million users in Africa

Internet Company Opera has released its State of the Mobile Web Africa 2016 Report.…

8 years ago

Africa·News

Experience the world’s best beaches in Seychelles, the world’s biggest Basilica in Cote D’Ivoire, sacred sites in Ethiopia, sitting on the edge of the Victoria Falls, patting crocodiles in The Gambia and…

8 years ago

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Mauritius

Migrants on Chagos Islands await fate as Britain hands over territory to Mauritius

Mauritius: Exiled Chagossians

Nigeria becoming a failed, divided State – Obasanjo, Covid-19 deaths pass 916,000 and more

Mauritius oil spill: Japan ship operator to pay $9 million for clean-up

How environmental courts can help Africa

Mauritius says almost all oil removed from damaged Japanese ship

This new ITC tool seeks to empower women in trade

Pope Francis launches trip to three African nations affected by climate change

Pope Francis to visit Mozambique, Mauritius and Madagascar

Opera reaches 100 million users in Africa

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