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UK hands over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

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Discover Mauritius: cultural treasures and culinary adventures

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A jewel of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is renowned for its turquoise lagoons, palm-fringed beaches and sun-soaked days. More than just a luxury traveller’s dream, Mauritius is a land where food and culture are not mere side notes – they are the very heartbeat of the island.

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Why the return of the Chagos Islands has left Chagossians unhappy

The UK will return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but Diego Garcia will remain under UK-US control. Chagossians, displaced decades ago, feel excluded from the deal.

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UK to return last African colony to Mauritius ending years of dispute

The deal follows years of negotiations over the future of the Chagos Islands, one of which is home to a crucial joint UK and US military base.

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Beyond the beach: things to do in Mauritius

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A honeymoon idyll and beachgoer’s paradise, Mauritius is legendary for its powdery white sands and crystal waters, but rest and relaxation is only half the story.

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Mauritius, at the crossroads of culture

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Centuries of migration and colonial influences have shaped the island of Mauritius to make it one of the fascinating countries on earth.

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Mauritius, a paradise on earth

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For a small island nation, Mauritius is home to a breathtaking diversity of species.

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Food, foliage and fairways: Is Mauritius the island that has it all?

Mixing postcard-perfect landscapes with luxury accommodation and outdoor adventures, Mauritius is the golden holiday ticket for travellers in 2024.

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How is Rodrigues becoming more sustainable?

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Located approximately 370 miles off the northeast coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues Island boasts to be the most authentic of the Mascarene Island. The population derives a living mainly from fishing, local crafts, agriculture, livestock farming and tourism.

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Here’s why you should visit Rodrigues

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Rodrigues embraces a creole life through its music, dance and cuisine.

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Fishing, comradery and riding a Harley: A French ex-pat in Mauritius

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Little did Pierre know when he went to play golf at his local course in France one Sunday morning that it would lead to him buying a house with his wife Marianne in Mauritius and discovering a whole new way of life.

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Why Eugen Louis Rothen retired from Switzerland to Mauritius

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When he retired in the spring of 2021, Eugen recalled the "beautiful vacation" he had had with his wife on the island in 2019.

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Mauritius: From honeymoon to forever home

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From honeymoon to forever home: How Mauritius made this couple's dreams come true

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How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean

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The ample fish stocks of the Western Indian Ocean provide livelihoods to coastal communities. But this hard-to-control area has become a hotspot for illegal fishing that's now endangering the marine ecosystem.

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Strong winds, flooded roads as cyclone winds hit Mauritius and Reunion Island

Tropical cyclone Batsirai has passed within about 130 kilometres (80 miles) of the holiday paradise, bringing heavy downpours and winds of around 120 kilometres per hour

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Mauritius – bringing you closer to nature

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Turquoise lagoons, volcanic craters, humid swathes of subtropical rainforest alive with the chatter of birds – Mauritius has a variety of landscapes the envy of countries several times its size.

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International travel is back, and Mauritius lies waiting

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Bathed in year-round sunshine and lapped by warm, clear waters, Mauritius’ broad white beaches, among the world’s most spectacular, have finally been able to reopen to visitors.

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Mauritius arrests captain of ship that spilled over 1,000 tons of oil

The MV Wakashio was meant to stay 16 kilometres from the coast but it was less than 2 kilometres from the shore when it sank.

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Mauritius is racing against time to reduce oil spill damage

The ship has spilled more than 1,000 tons of fuel already.

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Stranded tanker breaks in two off the coast of Mauritius

The container is leaking tonnes of oil into a protected marine park home to mangrove forests and endangered species.

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Mauritius oil spill: Volunteers use hair and stockings to limit damage

“We will never be able to recover from this damage. This is a full-blown ecological disaster.”