History of Mauritius in Timeline

Mauritius is an island country situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometers off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is composed of the main island of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. Mauritius and Rodrigues, alongside Réunion, form the Mascarene Islands. Port Louis, the capital and largest city, is located on the main island, where most of the population resides. Mauritius covers an area of 2,040 square kilometers and has an exclusive economic zone of roughly 2,000,000 square kilometers.

1901: Guano operating concessions on Tromelin island granted by British officials

In 1901, British officials granted four guano operating concessions on Tromelin Island.

1901: Deed of Thirteen Islands

In 1901, a Deed was made, transcribed in Vol TB25 No 342, concerning thirteen islands.

1903: Introduction of motorcars

In 1903, motorcars were introduced in Mauritius.

1906: Seychelles becomes a separate colony

In 1906, the Seychelles became a separate colony from the British Colony of Mauritius.

1906: Seychelles no longer a dependency

In 1906, the Seychelles were no longer part of the British colony of Mauritius.

1909: Electrification of Port Louis

In 1909, the electrification of Port Louis took place.

1910: First taxis in service

In 1910, the first taxis came into service in Mauritius.

1911: Curepipe riots and first public cinema shows

In 1911, there were riots in Port Louis known as the 1911 Curepipe riots, and the first public cinema shows took place in Curepipe.

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1912: Wider telephone network in service

In 1912, a wider telephone network came into service, used by the government, business firms, and a few private households.

August 1914: Outbreak of World War I

In August 1914, World War I broke out, leading many Mauritians to volunteer to fight in Europe and Mesopotamia.

1918: End of World War I

World War I, which began in August 1914, concluded in 1918, marking a period of great prosperity for Mauritius due to a boom in sugar prices.

1919: Mauritius Sugar Syndicate formed

In 1919, the Mauritius Sugar Syndicate was established, representing 70% of all sugar producers.

1921: Indentured labourers present on the island

By 1921, around half a million indentured labourers were present on the island to work in the sugar cane fields and other sectors.

1921: Retrocessionism movement declined

In 1921, the retrocessionism movement, which favored returning Mauritius to France, declined after none of its candidates were elected.

1926: Indo-Mauritian representation in the Legislative Council

In 1926, Dunputh Lallah and Rajcoomar Gujadhur became the first Indo-Mauritians elected to the Legislative Council.

1936: Birth of the Labour Party

In 1936, the Labour Party was launched by Maurice Curé.

1937: Uba riots and labour reforms

In 1937, the Uba riots led to labour reforms and the un-banning of labor unions.

1938: First Labour Day celebration

In 1938, Labour Day was celebrated for the first time, with 30,000 workers attending a meeting at the Champ de Mars.

1939: Outbreak of World War II

In 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, many Mauritians volunteered to serve under the British flag.

March 1943: Creation of the Mauritius Regiment

On 24 March 1943, the Mauritius Regiment was created as an imperial unit and a subsidiary of the East Africa Command (EAC).

September 1943: Belle Vue Harel Massacre

On 27 September 1943, the labourers of Belle Vue Harel Sugar Estate went on strike, resulting in the deaths of four labourers in what became known as the 1943 Belle Vue Harel Massacre.

December 1943: Mass gathering at Marie Reine de la Paix

On 12 December 1943, Bissoondoyal organised a mass gathering at "Marie Reine de la Paix" in Port Louis, confirming the popularity of the Jan Andolan movement.

1947: Proclamation of the Constitution

In 1947, the Constitution of Mauritius was proclaimed.

August 1948: General elections

On 9 August 1948, general elections were held in Mauritius, expanding the franchise to all adults who could write their name; however, on 23 August 1948, the Governor-General appointed 12 Conservatives to the Legislative Council to perpetuate the predominance of white Franco-Mauritians.

1951: Guano operating concessions on Tromelin island granted by British officials

In 1951, British officials granted four guano operating concessions on Tromelin Island between 1901 and 1951.

1953: Labour Party improved its position

In 1953, Guy Rozemont's Labour Party bettered its position and demanded universal suffrage.

1955: Constitutional conferences held in London

In 1955, constitutional conferences were held in London.

1957: Constitutional conferences held in London

In 1957, constitutional conferences were held in London, and the ministerial system was introduced.

March 1959: Voting on the basis of universal adult suffrage

On 9 March 1959, voting took place for the first time on the basis of universal adult suffrage, and the Labour Party won the general election.

1959: British officials inform World Meteorological Organization that Tromelin is part of its territory

In 1959, British officials in Mauritius informed the World Meteorological Organization that it considered Tromelin to be part of its territory.

1959: Harold Macmillan's "Wind of Change Speech"

In 1959, Harold Macmillan made his "Wind of Change Speech", which acknowledged that the best option for Britain was to give complete independence to its colonies.

1960: Destruction of Architectural Heritage

Between 1960 and 1980, the historic homes of the island's high grounds, known locally as campagnes, disappeared at alarming rates in Mauritius.

1961: Constitutional Review Conference in London

In 1961, a Constitutional Review Conference was held in London, establishing a programme of further constitutional advance.

1963: Election won by the Labour Party

In 1963, the election was won by the Labour Party and its allies.

May 1965: Racial riots break out

On 10 May 1965, racial riots broke out in the village of Trois Boutiques near Souillac and progressed to Mahébourg, leading to a nationwide state of emergency.

November 1965: United Kingdom splits Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius

In November 1965, the United Kingdom split the Chagos Archipelago away from Mauritius, and the islands of Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches from the Seychelles, to form the British Indian Ocean Territory. The islands were formally established as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom on 8 November 1965.

1965: Lancaster Conference

At the Lancaster Conference of 1965, it became clear that Britain wanted to relieve itself of the colony of Mauritius.

1965: Detachment of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius

In 1965 the detachment of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius had not been based on a "free and genuine expression of the people concerned".

1965: Chagos Archipelago Excised

In 1965, the Chagos Archipelago was excised from Mauritius to form the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).

1965: UK splits Chagos Archipelago

In 1965, the UK separated the Chagos Archipelago from British Mauritius to establish the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).

August 1967: General Election

In August 1967, a general election took place in Mauritius, resulting in the Independence Party securing the majority of seats.

January 1968: 1968 Mauritian Riots

In January 1968, six weeks before independence, the 1968 Mauritian riots occurred in Port Louis, leading to 25 deaths.

March 1968: Independence Proclaimed

On March 12, 1968, Mauritius adopted a new constitution and proclaimed its independence. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam became the first prime minister, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state (Queen of Mauritius).

1968: British officials forcibly expel Chagossians

Between 1968 and 1973, British officials forcibly expelled over 1,000 Chagossians to Mauritius and the Seychelles.

1968: Independence of Mauritius

In 1968, Mauritius gained independence and maintained the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as its highest court of appeal.

1968: Independence

In 1968, Mauritius gained independence, ending its status as a primarily sugar-dominated plantation-based colony of the British Empire.

1969: Foundation of the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM)

In 1969, the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM), an opposition party, was founded, led by Paul Bérenger.

December 1971: Imprisonment of MMM Members

On December 23, 1971, members of the MMM, including Paul Bérenger, were imprisoned. This followed curtailment of civil liberties, curbing of press freedom, and postponement of general elections by the coalition government.

1971: MMM-backed Strikes

In 1971, the MMM, supported by unions, initiated a series of strikes in the port, leading to a state of emergency in the country.

1971: Diego Garcia inhabited by military and civilian personnel

Since 1971, only the atoll of Diego Garcia is inhabited, home to some 3,000 UK and US military and civilian contracted personnel.

April 1972: Mauritius establishes diplomatic relations with China

Mauritius established diplomatic relations with China in April 1972.

1972: Best Loser System Implementation

As per the constitutional provision, the 1972 ethnic statistics are used to implement the Best Loser System in Mauritius.

1972: Last Ethnicity Census

The 1972 census was the last one to measure ethnicity in Mauritius, revealing a multiethnic society of Indian, African, Chinese, and European origin.

1973: British officials forcibly expel Chagossians

Between 1968 and 1973, British officials forcibly expelled over 1,000 Chagossians to Mauritius and the Seychelles.

1973: Malaria Free

In 1973, Mauritius became the first country in Africa to be free from diagnoses of malaria.

May 1975: Student Revolt

In May 1975, a student revolt began at the University of Mauritius and spread across the country due to dissatisfaction with the education system and limited employment prospects.

November 1975: UK expresses intention to return islands to Seychelles in discussions with US

In November 1975, during discussions with the United States, the United Kingdom expressed its intention to return the islands of Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches to Seychelles to facilitate its peaceful transition to independence by June 1976.

December 1975: Voting Age Extended

On December 16, 1975, an act of Parliament was passed to extend the right to vote to 18-year-olds, aiming to appease the younger generation's frustrations.

March 1976: UK and Seychelles sign agreement to transfer islands

On 18 March 1976, the UK and Seychelles signed an agreement to transfer the islands of Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches.

June 1976: Islands officially returned to Seychelles

On 29 June 1976, the islands of Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches officially returned to Seychelles on its Independence Day.

December 1976: General Elections

On December 20, 1976, the general elections took place, where the Labour-CAM coalition won only 28 seats. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam remained in office by forming an alliance with the PMSD.

1980: Destruction of Architectural Heritage

Between 1960 and 1980, the historic homes of the island's high grounds, known locally as campagnes, disappeared at alarming rates in Mauritius.

1981: CIA Covert Operation Plan

In 1981, United States newspapers reported that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was planning a covert operation to support the government of Mauritius as part of CIA strategy in the larger Cold War.

June 1982: MMM-PSM Government Split

Nine months after the June 1982 election, the MMM-PSM government split up, described as a 'socialist experiment'.

1982: Constitutional Amendment

Following a Constitutional amendment in 1982, the census no longer compiles data on ethnic identities but continues to collect data on religious affiliation.

1982: MMM-PSM Government Elected

In 1982, an MMM-PSM government was elected, led by PM Anerood Jugnauth, Deputy PM Harish Boodhoo, and Finance Minister Paul Bérenger.

March 1983: Power Struggle within the MMM-PSM Government

In March 1983, the power struggle between Bérenger and Jugnauth peaked, leading to Jugnauth requesting armed intervention from India to prevent a coup.

August 1983: MSM-Labour-PMSD Coalition Victory

In August 1983, the MSM-Labour-PMSD coalition won the elections, resulting in Anerood Jugnauth as PM and Gaëtan Duval as Deputy PM.

1984: Protests Against Newspapers and Periodicals Amendment Act

In 1984, forty-three journalists protested against the Newspapers and Periodicals Amendment Act which required newspapers to provide a bank guarantee. This caused public outcry and policy review.

1985: Indian Ocean Island Games

In 1985, Mauritius hosted the second edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games.

1985: Retail Chains Offer Credit

In 1985, large retail chains began opening stores and offered credit facilities to low-income earners, enabling them to afford basic household appliances.

1987: CIA Operation Claim Repeated

In 1987, journalist Bob Woodward repeated claims about a CIA covert operation in Mauritius, asserting U.S. fears of Mauritius becoming a Soviet naval base.

1989: Stock Exchange Opens

In 1989, the stock exchange in Mauritius opened its doors.

1990: Failed Vote to Change Constitution

In 1990, the Prime Minister lost the vote on changing the Constitution to make Mauritius a republic with Bérenger as president.

1991: Education Master Plan Failure

In 1991, a master plan for education failed to gain national support and contributed to the government's downfall.

March 1992: Mauritius Proclaimed a Republic

On March 12, 1992, Mauritius was proclaimed a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, removing the monarch as head of state. Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo became the first President.

1992: The Mauritian Miracle

In 1992, Romer called the economic history of Mauritius since independence as "the Mauritian Miracle".

1992: Legislative Assembly becomes National Assembly

In 1992, the Legislative Assembly was renamed the National Assembly when Mauritius became a republic.

1992: Freeport Begins Operation

In 1992, the freeport in Mauritius began operation.

December 1995: Navin Ramgoolam Elected PM

In December 1995, Navin Ramgoolam was elected as Prime Minister of the Labour–MMM alliance.

October 1996: Gorah-Issac Street Murders

In October 1996, the triple murder of political activists at Gorah-Issac Street in Port Louis led to several arrests and a long investigation.

1999: Civil Unrest and Riots

In 1999, Mauritius experienced civil unrest and riots in February and May, including the Kaya riots, leading to a commission of enquiry into the root causes of the social disturbance.

January 2000: Murder of Rajen Sabapathee

In January 2000, political activist Rajen Sabapathee was shot dead after escaping from La Bastille jail.

September 2000: Jugnauth Returns to Power

In September 2000, Sir Anerood Jugnauth of the MSM returned to power after forming an alliance with the MMM.

2000: Language Usage

In 2000, Bhojpuri was spoken by 12.1% of the population in Mauritius.

2002: St. Brandon UNESCO Classification

In 2002, St. Brandon was classified in 10th place globally by UNESCO for inclusion as a World Heritage Site.

2002: Rodrigues Becomes Autonomous

In 2002, the island of Rodrigues became an autonomous entity within the republic, allowing it to elect its own representatives.

2003: Indian Ocean Island Games

In 2003, Mauritius hosted the fifth edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games.

2003: Bérenger Becomes Prime Minister

In 2003, the prime ministership was transferred to Paul Bérenger of the MMM, making him the first Franco-Mauritian Prime Minister, while Sir Anerood Jugnauth became president.

2005: Ramgoolam Becomes PM Again

In the 2005 elections, Navin Ramgoolam became Prime Minister under the new coalition of Labour–PMXD–VF–MR–MMSM.

2005: Free Public Transport

Since 2005, public buses in Mauritius have been free of charge for students, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.

2008: Bruno Julie's Olympic Bronze Medal

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, boxer Bruno Julie won the bronze medal, marking Mauritius's first Olympic medal.

2008: Nobel Prize for Literature

In 2008, Jean-Marie Le Clézio, a writer of Mauritian heritage with dual French-Mauritian citizenship, won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

2008: Privy Council Judgment on Fishing Rights

In 2008, the Privy Council (United Kingdom) judgment (Article 71) confirmed Raphaël Fishing Company as the holder of a Permanent Grant of thirteen islands.

April 2010: UK declares Chagos Marine Protected Area (MPA)

In April 2010, the UK purported to declare the Chagos Marine Protected Area (MPA) around the Chagos Archipelago.

December 2010: Mauritius initiates proceedings against the UK under UNCLOS

On 20 December 2010, Mauritius initiated proceedings against the United Kingdom under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to challenge the legality of the Chagos Marine Protected Area (MPA).

2010: Success of Africa

In 2010, Frankel called the economic history of Mauritius since independence as "the success of Africa".

2010: Co-management treaty reached by France and Mauritius

In 2010, a co-management treaty regarding Tromelin Island was reached by France and Mauritius, but it has not been ratified.

2010: Labour–MSM–PMSD Alliance Wins

In the 2010 elections, the Labour–MSM–PMSD alliance secured power, and Navin Ramgoolam remained PM.

2011: Mauritius ranks second in air quality index by WHO

In 2011, Mauritius ranked second in an air quality index released by the World Health Organization.

2011: Success of Africa

In 2011, Stiglitz called the economic history of Mauritius since independence as "the success of Africa".

2011: "Mauritius Environment Outlook Report" recommends St Brandon be declared a Marine protected area

In 2011, the Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development issued the "Mauritius Environment Outlook Report," which recommended that St Brandon be declared a Marine protected area.

2011: Population Changes

In 2011, the proportion of children aged below 15 years was 20.7% in Mauritius.

2012: Marine Economy Development

In 2012, the government of Mauritius announced its intention to develop the marine economy.

2012: Foundation of Université des Mascareignes

The Université des Mascareignes was founded in Mauritius in 2012.

2013: Government Expenditure on Education

In 2013, government expenditure on education in Mauritius was estimated at ₨ 13,584 million, representing 13% of total expenditure.

2014: MSM–PMSD–ML Coalition Victory

In 2014, the MSM–PMSD–ML coalition was victorious at the elections under Anerood Jugnauth's leadership.

2014: Ramgoolam Remains PM

Navin Ramgoolam remained PM until 2014.

2014: IUCN changes status of the Mauritian flying fox

Prior to 2015 the lack of severe cyclone had seen the fruit bat population increase and the status of the species was then changed by the IUCN from Endangered to Vulnerable in 2014.

June 2015: Adherence to Tax Convention

In June 2015, Mauritius adhered to the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.

November 2015: Government sanctioned culling introduced

In November 2015, the government sanctioned culling was introduced due to the belief that Mauritian flying fox were a threat to fruit plantations.

March 2016: St Brandon is declared an official MWF project

In March 2016, St Brandon is declared an official MWF project to promote the conservation of the atoll, according to the President's Report of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF).

2016: Britain extends lease to US till 2036

In 2016, Britain extended the lease to the US till 2036 for the island of Diego Garcia.

2016: Chagossian Population Estimates

In 2016, the Chagossian population was estimated at 8,700 in Mauritius, 350 in the Seychelles, and 3,000 in the UK.

2016: ICT Sector Contribution to GDP

In 2016, the information and communications technology (ICT) sector contributed to 5.7% of its GDP in Mauritius.

January 2017: Jugnauth Resigns, Son Assumes Office

In January 2017, Sir Anerood Jugnauth resigned as Prime Minister, and his son Pravind Jugnauth assumed the office on January 23, 2017.

January 2017: Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education Programme

In January 2017, the government of Mauritius introduced the Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education program, abolishing the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE).

October 2018: Authorisation of the cull of 20% of the fruit bat population

In October 2018, saw the authorisation of the cull of 20% of the fruit bat population, amounting to 13,000 of the estimated 65,000 fruit bats remaining, although their status had already reverted to Endangered due to the previous years' culls.

2018: President Gurib-Fakim Resigns

In 2018, Mauritian president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigned over a financial scandal.

2018: Tourist Arrivals

In 2018, Mauritius had 1,399,408 tourist arrivals.

2018: Financial Sector Contribution to GDP

In 2018, financial and insurance activities contributed to 11.1% of the country's GDP in Mauritius.

2018: GDP (PPP) Estimate

In 2018, the Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of Mauritius was estimated at US$29.187 billion, and GDP (PPP) per capita was over US$22,909.

2018: Mauritius ranked first in good governance

The 2018 Ibrahim Index of African Governance ranked Mauritius first in good governance.

February 2019: International Court of Justice states UK must end administration of Chagos Archipelago

On 25 February 2019, the International Court of Justice stated that the United Kingdom is under an obligation to bring to an end its administration of the Chagos Archipelago as rapidly as possible.

May 2019: United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution on Chagos Archipelago

On 22 May 2019, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution affirming that the Chagos Archipelago forms an integral part of the territory of Mauritius and demanded that the UK withdraw its colonial administration unconditionally within six months.

July 2019: Rodrigues Population Estimate

According to Statistics Mauritius, on July 1, 2019, the estimated population of Rodrigues was 43,371.

July 2019: Agaléga and St. Brandon Population Estimate

According to Statistics Mauritius, on July 1, 2019, the population of Agaléga and St. Brandon was estimated at 274.

November 2019: MSM Wins General Election

In November 2019, the ruling Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) won more than half of the seats in parliament, securing Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth a new five-year term.

November 2019: National Assembly Election held

On 7 November 2019, the most recent National Assembly Election was held in all the 20 mainland constituencies, and in the constituency covering the island of Rodrigues.

December 2019: Roopun Becomes President

Since December 2019, Prithvirajsing Roopun has served as the incumbent president of Mauritius.

2019: Economic Freedom Ranking

According to the 2019 Economic Freedom of the World report, Mauritius is ranked as having the 9th most free economy in the world.

2019: High-Income Economy Status

According to the World Bank in 2019, Mauritius has a high-income economy.

2019: Tuition-Free Public Universities

As of 2019, the four public universities and several other technical institutes and higher education colleges are tuition-free for students in Mauritius.

2019: Indian Ocean Island Games

In 2019, Mauritius hosted the tenth edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games.

2019: Forest Landscape Integrity Index score

Mauritius had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 5.46/10, ranking it 100th globally out of 172 countries.

2019: Tourist Arrivals Forecast

The forecast of tourist arrivals for the year 2019 is maintained at 1,450,000, representing an increase of 3.6% over the figure of 1,399,408.

July 2020: MV Wakashio oil spill leads to environmental state of emergency

In July 2020, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth declared an environmental state of emergency after the MV Wakashio oil spill. France sent aircraft and specialists from Réunion.

July 2020: MV Wakashio Oil Spill

On July 25, 2020, the Japanese-owned bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Mauritius, leaking up to 1,000 tonnes of heavy oil into a lagoon, causing a significant environmental disaster.

2022: Religious Demographics

According to the 2022 census, 47.87% of the Mauritian population follows Hinduism, 32.29% follows Christianity (mostly Catholicism), 18.24% follows Islam, and 0.86% follows other religions.

2022: Language Usage

According to the 2022 census, Bhojpuri was spoken by 5.1% of the population in Mauritius.

2022: 2022 Census Results

According to the final results of the 2022 Census, Mauritius had a population of 1,235,260, with 1,191,280 on the island of Mauritius, 43,650 on Rodrigues, and 330 on Agalega. The average age was 38 years, with a decrease in the proportion of children under 15 and an increase in the proportion of people aged 60 and over.

2022: Adult Literacy Rate

In 2022, the adult literacy rate in Mauritius was 91.9%, with 8.8% of the total population holding a tertiary level qualification.

2023: Mauritius ranks 20th worldwide in the Democracy Index

According to the 2023 Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit that measures the state of democracy in 167 countries, Mauritius ranks 20th worldwide and is the only African-related country with "full democracy".

May 2024: Launch of Saint Brandon Conservation Trust

On 8 May 2024, the Saint Brandon Conservation Trust was launched internationally at the Corporate Council on Africa in Dallas, Texas, with a mission to protect, restore, and conserve St. Brandon.

October 2024: UK and Mauritian governments announce transfer of sovereignty of Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius

On 3 October 2024 it was announced through a joint statement by the UK and Mauritian governments that the Chagos Archipelago was to have its sovereignty transferred to Mauritius. The island of Diego Garcia was the only exception to this new treaty, with administration being leased to the United Kingdom by the Mauritian government for a period of at least 99 years.

November 2024: Alliance du Changement wins General Election

On 10 November 2024, the opposition coalition, Alliance du Changement, won 60 of the 64 seats in the Mauritian general election. Its leader, former prime minister Navin Ramgoolam, became new prime minister.

2024: Kim le Court's Championships and Giro d'Italia Win

In 2024, Kim le Court became the national road race and time trial champion and also won stage 8 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia Women.

2024: Global Innovation Index Ranking

Mauritius was ranked 55th in the Global Innovation Index in 2024, making it 1st in Africa.

2024: Mauritius described as the 18th most electoral democratic country in Africa and autocratizing

The V-Dem Democracy Report described 2024 Mauritius as the 18th most electoral democratic country in Africa and autocratizing.

2025: Kim le Court's Wins

In 2025, Kim le Court won Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes, came 3rd overall in the UAE Tour Women and 5th in the Tour of Flanders for Women.

2025: Bilateral agreement on Chagos Islands sovereignty

In 2025, a bilateral agreement is planned for the recognition of Mauritius' sovereignty on the Chagos Islands.

2025: Return of Islands to Mauritius

In 2025, the islands of the Chagos Archipelago are set to be returned to Mauritius, excluding Diego Garcia which remains under British administration.

2030: Emissions Reduction Target

By 2030, Mauritius has pledged to cut emissions by 40% compared to projected levels without intervention, and plans to eliminate coal from electricity generation and increase the share of electric vehicles to 15%.