A few hundred Mauritians of Tamil origin demonstrated in the Mauritian capital Port-Louis, calling upon the Mauritian government to boycott the Commonwealth Summit that is due in September 2013 in Colombo, Sir-Lanka.

A few hundred Mauritians of Tamil origin demonstrated in the Mauritian capital Port-Louis, calling upon the Mauritian government to boycott the Commonwealth Summit that is due in September 2013 in Colombo, Sir-Lanka.

Thirty people demonstrated in Port-Louis asking for the resignation of the government, particularly Public Infrastructure Minister Anil Bachoo, following the floods that caused 11 deaths in the capital on 30th March 2013.

Thirty people demonstrated in Port-Louis asking for the resignation of the government, particularly Public Infrastructure Minister Anil Bachoo, following the floods that caused 11 deaths in the capital on 30th March 2013.

Approximately 3,000 Mauritian workers demonstrated in the streets of Port- Louis protesting the decision of the government to amend the labour laws in the island.

Approximately 3,000 Mauritian workers demonstrated in the streets of Port- Louis protesting the decision of the government to amend the labour laws in the island.

Approximately 3,000 Mauritian workers demonstrated in the streets of Port- Louis protesting the decision of the government to amend the labour laws in the island.

Mauritius celebrated its 45th independence anniversary on 12th March 2013. It got its independence from Great Britain on 12th March 1968. The island is led by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

Mauritius celebrated its 45th independence anniversary on 12th March 2013. It got its independence from Great Britain on 12th March 1968. The island is led by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

Mauritius celebrated its 45th independence anniversary on 12th March 2013. It got its independence from Great Britain on 12th March 1968. The island is led by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

Mauritian fishermen and ecologists demonstrated in Port-Louis against the European Union fishing vessels which, they allege, are depleting their fish resources under a Fisheries Partnership Agreement they signed.

Mauritian fishermen and ecologists demonstrated in Port-Louis against the European Union fishing vessels which, they allege, are depleting their fish resources under a Fisheries Partnership Agreement they signed.

Mauritian fishermen and ecologists demonstrated in Port-Louis against the European Union fishing vessels which, they allege, are depleting their fish resources under a Fisheries Partnership Agreement they signed.

The Blood Donors Association (BDA) organised a march on in Port-Louis to sensitize the public on the importance of voluntary blood donation. Blood transfusion forms a vital part of modern health care. About 200 people participated.

The Blood Donors Association (BDA) organised a march on in Port-Louis to sensitize the public on the importance of voluntary blood donation. Blood transfusion forms a vital part of modern health care. About 200 people participated.

Mauritius Central Bank’s Governor Rundheersingh Bheenick talks to the press on the Global Competitiveness Index. He said the island's economy was doing well.

Kailash Purryag, Speaker of the National Assembly has been elected as the fifth president of the Republic of Mauritius. He takes office officially on Monday 23rd July 2012 and replaces Sir Anerood Jugnauth who resigned in March 2012.

Kailash Purryag, Speaker of the National Assembly has been elected as the fifth president of the Republic of Mauritius. He takes office officially on Monday 23rd July 2012 and replaces Sir Anerood Jugnauth who resigned in March 2012.

Avinash Treebohun, one of the two suspects in the murder case of Irish tourist Michaella Harte in Mauritius celebrates his release by performing prayers among family members and friends at Amaury, northern Mauritius.

Michaella Harte's Murder Case Started Monday in Mauritius. Two hotel employees stand trial at the Supreme Court. The prosecutor in the Michaela Harte murder trial has told how an eyewitness heard the newly married Irish bride cry out in pain.

Michaella Harte Murder Case Starts in Mauritius. Two hotel workers are facing trial at the Supreme Court of Mauritius since Monday. They are Avinash Treebhoowon and Sandip Moneea.

Several hundred people demonstrate in Port-Louis, urging officials to vote against a bill proposed by the government that would allow women to have abortions in specific cases.

Representatives of cities and ports of the Indian Ocean and some countries in Africa meet in Mauritius on 12 and 13th April to discuss and analyse their activities.

Representatives of cities and ports of the Indian Ocean and some countries in Africa meet in Mauritius on 12 and 13th April to discuss and analyse their activities.

Mauritian President Sir Anerood Jugnauth has resigned from his office today folllowing several weeks of tension between him and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

Mauritian President Sir Anerood Jugnauth has resigned from his office today folllowing several weeks of tension between him and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

The Mauritian opposition party Mouvement Socialiste Militant calls for fresh general elections in Mauritius, arguing that the government led by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is vulnerable and unstable.