MAURITIUS has retained its position as Africa’s best-governed country, with Rwanda and Botswana close behind, according to the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI). While the continent continues to lag behind other regions, researchers say the latest findings point to encouraging signs of progress. The results were unveiled at the CGGI’s regional launch …
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PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Mauritius’ highest civilian honor, “The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.” The announcement was made by Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam during Modi’s ongoing two-day bilateral visit to the island nation. With this …
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Mauritius has garnered attention ahead of next week’s elections following a controversial ban on social media that was lifted over the weekend. This move has drawn the island nation into a growing list of African countries that have restricted internet access in recent years. Internet restrictions in Africa The ban, implemented …
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MAURITIUS on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean island unable to access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. It was …
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A recent analysis has highlighted that Nigeria’s minimum wage of N30,000 is the lowest compared to seven other selected African countries. This finding underscores the economic plight of workers in Africa’s largest economy, where the current wage translates to a mere $20 per month at an exchange rate of N1,500 …
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