The real challenge facing the Mauritian government is how to turn a diplomatic triumph into sustainable economic development.

The islands, named after a Spanish navigator, have a basically symbolic British presence. The United Kingdom hands over the ...

The governments of Britain and Mauritius have reached a final deal to settle the future of the Chagos Islands but have been ...

Britain separated the Chagos Islands from Mauritius in 1965 before it became independent in 1968. A leaked internal Foreign ...

Once seen as a relic of colonialism, the Chagos Archipelago has evolved into a flashpoint in global strategic competition.

The United Kingdom has signed an agreement to return the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while maintaining a joint military ...

The Chagos Islands are home to Diego Garcia, one of world's most secretive places and home to an important U.S. military base ...

Mauritius deal to turn over the archipelago shores up Western influence in the Indian Ocean as China tries to increase its ...

The UK has signed a 99-year agreement with Mauritius to retain operational control of the Diego Garcia base, a key UK-US ...

The Chagos Islands are a strategically significant area, with one of its islands, Diego Garcia, serving as a key military ...