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The 'seven-colorred earths' is geological formation and prominent tourist attraction located near the village of Chamarel in Mauritius
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Mauritius

Mauritius is an East African island nation that lies to the east of Madagascar. Around 1.3 million people live in an area of 2,000 square kilometers. Mauritius gained independence from the UK in 1968.

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Rwanda's capital Kigali City

African governance makes progress

African governance makes progress

A new report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation on African governance shows overall progress but security has deteriorated.
PoliticsNovember 16, 2020
Oil spill in Mauritius

Japanese ship operator to pay for Mauritius oil spill

Japanese ship operator to pay for Mauritius oil spill

The operator of the tanker that leaked over 1,000 tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius has pledged $9 million.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 11, 2020
In this Sunday, Aug. 16 file photo the Japanese MV Wakashio, a bulk carrier ship that recently ran aground off the southeast coast of Mauritius, can be seen from the coast of Mauritius.

Mauritius asks Japan for $34 million over oil spill: report

Mauritius asks Japan for $34 million over oil spill: report

A Japanese bulk carrier caused a massive oil spill, Mauritius has asked the country to pay close to $34 million to deal
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 2, 2020
A satellite image of the oil spill

Ship leaking tons of oil off Mauritius splits in two

Ship leaking tons of oil off Mauritius splits in two

The front part is reportedly being towed and will be sunk 1,000 kilometers off Mauritius.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 15, 2020
Volunteers take part in the clean up operation in Mahebourg, Mauritius

Mauritius: Almost all oil removed from damaged Japanese ship

Mauritius: Almost all oil removed from damaged Japanese ship

Mauritius said almost all oil from a leaking ship off its coast has now been removed.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 13, 2020
Onlookers watch Wakashio stranded

Mauritius scrambles to contain massive oil spill

Mauritius scrambles to contain massive oil spill

The oil spill has triggered an ecological disaster off Mauritius' pristine shores.
PoliticsAugust 9, 2020
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