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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan sends congratulatory message to Prime Minister-elect Ramgoolam of Mauritius

Our engagement through the Indian Ocean Commission serves as a vital platform for fostering regional unity and addressing shared challenges

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of congratulations to H.E. Mr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, on his election as the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius. In his message President Ramkalawan, stated “I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your election…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Human Rights Watch statement to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights 81st Ordinary Session

Human Rights Watch also documented indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against civilians and civilian property by the warring parties in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur

Honorable Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Honorable Members of the Commission, State Party representatives, national human rights institutions, civil society organizations, Human Rights Watch is pleased to address the African Commission at its 81st ordinary session. We express our deep concern at the severe impact of the…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius |

Critical importance of International Health Regulations reemphasized with interactive training

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the recognition of the importance of IHR, providing additional impetus to accelerate implementation

The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set of rules providing a framework to prevent the spread of public health events across borders, have a long and illustrious history that goes back over 170 years. Under its Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026, WHO Mauritius is committed to scaling up IHR…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Statement on the 03 October 2024 Joint Statement Between Mauritius and United Kingdom (UK)

The Philippines is committed to continue calling for the full and faithful compliance with the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Award issued under UNCLOS

The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes the Joint Statement issued on 3 October 2024 by the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK on the Chagos Archipelago. We note that the Chagos Archipelago has been a longstanding dispute between the UK and Mauritius, and was the subject of…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Chagos Islands: United Kingdom's (UK) last African colony returned to Mauritius

According to news reports, the UK falsely declared that Chagos had no permanent population so that it would not have to report its colonial rule to the UN

The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that agreement has been reached to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending decades of dispute and negotiation over Britain’s last African colony. The agreement follows 13 rounds of talks that began in 2022 after Mauritian calls for sovereignty were recognised by the International…

KnowBe4
Source: KnowBe4 |

Reliance on social media for news makes Africans vulnerable to disinformation, survey finds

The survey underscores the need for increased education and awareness surrounding misinformation and disinformation

A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook; This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues to rise. With 19 African countries set to hold elections…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius |

Mauritius: Safety of patients and health care professionals at heart of second national Infection Prevention and Control action plan

The thorough and sound implementation of IPC practices not only reduces the risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), they also prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the evidence-based approach to protecting patients and health care workers from avoidable infections, is universally recognized as one of the cornerstones of a safe and effective health care delivery. The thorough and sound implementation of IPC practices not only reduces the risks of hospital-acquired infections…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Statement: Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits

The level of investment required to build a UCB over time in Mauritius, commencing with the current CSG Child Allowance 0-3 children in 2025 with a transfer value of MUR2,500 (around US$52) per month

The organisations signed below, which jointly advocate for the right to social security, commend the Government of Mauritius for its decision to extend the universal child benefit, called the Contribution Sociale Généralisée (CSG) Child Allowance, for another year, from July 2024 to June 2025. The extension of this scheme, first…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan-Mauritius Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The two ministers confirmed that Japan-Mauritius relations will be further developed towards TICAD 9 in the coming year

On August 24, commencing at 10:22 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with Hon. Mr. Maneesh Gobin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius who is visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |

Dmytro Kuleba and Maneesh Gobin agreed on attracting investment opportunities of Mauritius to the recovery of Ukraine

Maneesh Gobin assured that Mauritius is ready to assist Ukraine in involving more African countries in the process of restoring a just and lasting peace based on the Peace Formula

On Thursday, August 8, 2024 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Maneesh Gobin in the capital of Mauritius Port Louis. This is the first visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Mauritius since…