“Diego Garcia was described to me by a senior Trump advisor as the most important island on the planet as far as America was concerned,” he said. The Independent reported Wednesday that Trump’s transition team “has requested legal advice from the Pentagon over the agreement” and could seek to kill the deal amid national security … Read more
Finally, following years of negotiations, the Labour administration announced on Oct. 3 that — after more than half a century — it would give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, albeit with carve-outs to protect the U.K./U.S. airbase on Diego Garcia. Looking back, Sands sees Britain’s EU departure as a major contributor. “Brexit … Read more
Mauritius has long argued it was forced to give the Chagos Islands away in return for its own independence from Britain, with more than 1,000 islanders forcibly removed at the request of the U.S. A 2019 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, which adjudicates on disputes between nations, found that the detachment of the … Read more
The British government insisted its U.S. allies were foursquare behind the move, after a report claimed Washington raised concerns about the decision with the U.K. But top Republican lawmakers echoed criticism from Conservatives in Britain that conceding to the long-standing Mauritian campaign for control of the islands could be a mistake. Idaho Senator James Risch, … Read more
Narendra Modi | (Photo: Shutterstock) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 22 2024 | 3:59 PM IST India has announced a new initiative to award fifty Quad scholarships, worth $500,000, to students from the Indo-Pacific. These scholarships will enable students to pursue a four-year undergraduate engineering programme at a Government of India-funded … Read more
Divorce.com, a United States website which offers resources and support for navigating divorce, has included Nigeria on its list of countries with high divorce rates. According to data published on their website in July, Nigeria ranked eleventh out of twenty-six countries with the highest divorce rate. The results were meticulously obtained after sampling respondents from … Read more
Apart from being an appealing holiday destination for South Africans, Mauritius is becoming increasingly popular as a retirement destination. What makes Mauritius appealing? Mauritius offers a unique blend of cultural experiences, pristine beaches, and also luxurious resorts. Additionally, Mauritius has a visa-free policy for South Africans, further enhancing its appeal, according to Business Tech. Mauritius … Read more
Three Nigerian writers, Samuel Kolawole, Uche Okonkwo, and Pemi Aguda, have been shortlisted for the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literary prize for the best short story by an African writer, whether in Africa or elsewhere, published in English. The Caine Prize for African Writing … Read more
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured Mauritius of India’s consistent support on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago in line with New Delhi’s principled stand on decolonisation and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. The comments by Jaishankar, who is currently on a two-day visit to Mauritius, are … Read more
Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer. From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go … Read more
