Mauritius election: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?
Al JazeeraNOV 2024
Mauritius: Opposition Leader Appointed Prime Minister After Election Win
Above: Former and new Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam waits for election results in Triolet, Mauritius, on Nov. 11, 2024. Image copyright: Li Yahui/Contributor/Xinhua via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
During his tenure as prime minister, Jugnauth was able to maintain strong economic management and provide a secure environment for investors while securing a historic victory in reclaiming the Chagos Islands from the UK. Now that the country has chosen another team, the prime minister respects this decision.
Narrative B
Though the economy had rebounded year-on-year, Jugnauth had betrayed public trust through government-sanctioned illegal surveillance of citizens, opposition members, and journalists — demonstrating authoritarian behavior. Now that he's no longer in power, he must face the consequences of suppressing information and dissent.