The Iran war has upended the process of transferring the archipelago’s sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius.
For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset – but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.
Politicking in the US and UK distracts from Chagossians’ need to determine their resettlement and role in blue economy governance.
Complacency must make way for economic reform and the strategic reinvention that once made Mauritius the darling of development economists.
The Chagos Archipelago dispute is a microcosm of the broader tensions shaping global maritime geopolitics.
The bitter wrangle with the UK has come to an end, but the devil will be in the treaty’s details.
The prevalence of trafficking and financial crimes highlights the urgency of better controls and regional cooperation.
Aggrieved Chagossians must be heard in negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over who owns the Chagos Archipelago.
Some Southern African states show that you can vote against Russian aggression and still remain non-aligned.
How can people be expected to expose corruption and other crimes if they aren’t protected?
Presidential and parliamentary polls are planned in 17 countries across the continent.
The region desperately needs climate adaptation funds but loses out to countries with strong institutional capacity and competitive markets.
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