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Mauritius: Opposition Leader Appointed Prime Minister After Election Win

Mauritius: Opposition Leader Appointed Prime Minister After Election Win

Above: Former and new Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam waits for election results in Triolet, Mauritius, on Nov. 11, 2024. Image credit: *** GETTY *** Li Yahui/Xinhua via Getty Images

The Spin

TheDuring his tenure as prime minister, Jugnauth administrationwas maintainedable to maintain strong economic management and providedprovide a secure environment for investors while securing a historic victory in reclaiming the Chagos Islands from the UK. However,Now that the country has chosen another team, and the former prime minister respects this choicedecision.

Though the economy had rebounded year-on-year, Jugnauth had betrayed public trust through government-sanctioned illegal surveillance of citizens, opposition members, and journalists, demonstrating aits concerning pattern of authoritarian behavior. Now that he's no longer in power, he must face the consequences of suppressing information and dissent.



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