Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony now being finalised after months of doubt Donald Trump has signed off the UK’s handover...
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Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’
More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa...
Mauritian PM expects ‘speedy resolution’ with UK over Chagos Islands
Navin Ramgoolam says Keir Starmer expressed confidence about finalising agreement within weeks Downing Street has refused to comment on the prospect of an imminent deal...
UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’
Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says UK politics live – latest updates The...
Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease
UK government accused of ‘nitpicking about compensation’ after being told to pay more to retain military base Mauritius is holding out over a deal to...
Mauritian PM asks for independent review of Chagos Island deal with UK
Recently elected PM Navin Ramgoolam tells parliament contents of negotiations ‘unknown’ to new government The Mauritian prime minister has asked for an independent review of...
Chagos Islanders fear loss of identity as birth certificates altered to remove disputed homeland
Birthplace and parents’ names are being removed from passports and birth certificates as Mauritius stakes claim to the island Exiled islanders from the disputed British-owned...
Fashion firms agree to compensate garment workers in Mauritius
Calvin Klein, Hilfiger and Barbour among brands to pay £400,000 after report alleges illegal hiring fees, deception and intimidation Leading fashion brands including Barbour and...
Chagos islanders must get full reparations for forced exile, says NGO
Human Rights Watch also demands trial for ‘appalling colonial crime’ of expulsion – and continuing ill treatment – of Chagossians The UK should pay full...
Negotiations on Chagos Islands’ sovereignty face legal challenge
Pre-action letter says talks between UK and Mauritius ‘being held without consulting Chagossian people’ A legal attempt has been launched to halt negotiations between the...
