Mauritius Elections: Jugnauth Concedes as Ramgoolam Celebrates Victory

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, acknowledging that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, lost to the Alliance of Change led by Navin Ramgoolam. The election, marked by a phone-tapping scandal and a temporary social media ban, saw high voter turnout with public dissatisfaction over governance and the cost-of-living crisis influencing the outcome. Ramgoolam, poised to become the next leader, has promised reforms including increased pensions and reduced fuel costs. The election follows a historic agreement with the UK over the Chagos Islands.