But Pravind Jugnauth’s government has faced criticism after it recently briefly banned social media sites following a wiretapping scandal.

Mauritius was voting Sunday in a close-fought parliamentary election, with police at polling stations as the opposition warned about the risk of fraud in a nation touted as one of Africa's most stable and prosperous democracies.

Mauritius' election commission said on Tuesday final results from the general election showed the opposition Alliance de Changement (ADC) led by Navin Ramgoolam won 62.6% of votes. The ADC won 60 of the 62 legislative seats,

Mauritius’ opposition coalition has won the country's election by a landslide, taking all seats in the country’s parliament in a major rejection of the current government. According to results released at various constituencies across the country throughout Monday,

Mauritius' opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam was appointed prime minister on Tuesday, returning to the post a decade on after his coalition won a near clean sweep of seats in parliament in a general election.

STORY: Fireworks light up the sky near the capital of Mauritius on Monday night… Celebrations of a massive election win for opposition coalition leader Navin Ramgoolam.::0, 2024He was appointed prime minister on Tuesday.

Mauritius' opposition won decisively which paves the way for a peaceful handover that would buttress the country’s credentials as a stable investment hub in Africa.

Mauritius' opposition Alliance du Changement (ADC) coalition led by veteran politician Navin Ramgoolam won 62.6% of votes in the country's general election, securing a near clean sweep of seats in parliament,