African Studies
Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
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After a disputed transfer of power from Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth to his son Pravind in January, the domestic political situation stabilized, although Mauritius continued to be plagued by high-level cases of corruption. Brexit and the termination of the eu sugar protocol called for foreign trade and policy adjustments, while the government cautiously and successfully navigated the mounting rivalry between India and China. A major diplomatic breakthrough was achieved at the un on the issue of the Chagos archipelago. With modest gdp growth, an ambitious development model was launched, focusing inter alia on expansion of infrastructure. Overall, Mauritius maintained a leading position in Africa regarding governance and socio-economic development. Having no armed forces, the country was not involved in any military conflict.