Mauritius - RSS Feed https://www.headlinesafrica.com/browse-mauritius-videos-1-date.html Headlines Africa is a video news aggregation service. We update daily to bring you the latest news and documentaries from the African continent. Mauritius vows to pursue Chagos sovereignty after UK deal collapses https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-vows-to-pursue-chagos-sovereignty-after-uk-deal-collapses_640305e82.html

Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support.

Speaking at a regional conference, Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful said his country would pursue “every diplomatic and legal avenue” to complete what it calls the decolonisation process. “This is a matter of justice,” he added.]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:20:17 +0200 Mauritius vows to pursue Chagos sovereignty after UK deal collapses <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/640305e82-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support.<br /> <br /> Speaking at a regional conference, Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful said his country would pursue “every diplomatic and legal avenue” to complete what it calls the decolonisation process. “This is a matter of justice,” he added.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-vows-to-pursue-chagos-sovereignty-after-uk-deal-collapses_640305e82.html UK High Court blocks legal challenge to Chagos agreement with Mauritius https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uk-high-court-blocks-legal-challenge-to-chagos-agreement-with-mauritius_4bc6f6ab5.html

The High Court in London refused on Tuesday to grant permission to initiate legal proceedings against the British Foreign Office over the agreement concluded between the United Kingdom and Mauritius regarding the Chagos Archipelago.

Three plaintiffs, including Bertrice Pompe, a British national born on Diego Garcia, challenged this agreement. They argued in particular that the British government had not consulted the Chagossians before reaching this arrangement with Mauritius. Bertrice Pompe had already tried, last May, to block this agreement in court, without success.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:09 +0200 UK High Court blocks legal challenge to Chagos agreement with Mauritius <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4bc6f6ab5-1.jpg" /></p>The High Court in London refused on Tuesday to grant permission to initiate legal proceedings against the British Foreign Office over the agreement concluded between the United Kingdom and Mauritius regarding the Chagos Archipelago.<br /> <br /> Three plaintiffs, including Bertrice Pompe, a British national born on Diego Garcia, challenged this agreement. They argued in particular that the British government had not consulted the Chagossians before reaching this arrangement with Mauritius. Bertrice Pompe had already tried, last May, to block this agreement in court, without success.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uk-high-court-blocks-legal-challenge-to-chagos-agreement-with-mauritius_4bc6f6ab5.html Mauritius considers legal action against UK over Chagos https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-considers-legal-action-against-uk-over-chagos_151b9dd55.html

Mauritius considers legal action against UK over Chagos

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said London was delaying ratification of the deal that would see the territory, home to a strategically important naval and bomber base - revert to Port Louis

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:10 +0200 Mauritius considers legal action against UK over Chagos <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/151b9dd55-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritius considers legal action against UK over Chagos<br /> <br /> Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said London was delaying ratification of the deal that would see the territory, home to a strategically important naval and bomber base - revert to Port Louis<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/05/mauritius-considers-legal-action-against-uk-over-chagos<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-considers-legal-action-against-uk-over-chagos_151b9dd55.html UN 'concerned' by deal handing control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius https://www.headlinesafrica.com/un-concerned-by-deal-handing-control-of-chagos-islands-to-mauritius_ee4d617f6.html

UN 'concerned' by deal handing control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

It has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify the May agreement which it says violates the rights of Chagossian people.

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#AfNews]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:35:10 +0200 UN 'concerned' by deal handing control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/ee4d617f6-1.jpg" /></p>UN 'concerned' by deal handing control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius<br /> <br /> It has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify the May agreement which it says violates the rights of Chagossian people.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/un-concerned-by-deal-handing-control-of-chagos-islands-to-mauritius<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/un-concerned-by-deal-handing-control-of-chagos-islands-to-mauritius_ee4d617f6.html Macron returns to Africa, starting tour in Mauritius with promise of “win-win” ties https://www.headlinesafrica.com/macron-returns-to-africa-starting-tour-in-mauritius-with-promise-of-%e2%80%9cwin-win%e2%80%9d-ties_c0434422c.html

Macron returns to Africa, starting tour in Mauritius with promise of “win-win” ties

From Mauritius, Macron will travel on to South Africa for the G20 summit, before visiting Gabon and Angola — a trip that underscores Paris’s ambition to re-engage with Africa through diplomacy, business, and shared strategic goals

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:35:10 +0200 Macron returns to Africa, starting tour in Mauritius with promise of “win-win” ties <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c0434422c-1.jpg" /></p>Macron returns to Africa, starting tour in Mauritius with promise of “win-win” ties<br /> <br /> From Mauritius, Macron will travel on to South Africa for the G20 summit, before visiting Gabon and Angola — a trip that underscores Paris’s ambition to re-engage with Africa through diplomacy, business, and shared strategic goals<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/20/macron-returns-to-africa-starting-tour-in-mauritius-with-promise-of-win-win-ties<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/macron-returns-to-africa-starting-tour-in-mauritius-with-promise-of-%e2%80%9cwin-win%e2%80%9d-ties_c0434422c.html Macron begins Africa tour with landmark Mauritius visit https://www.headlinesafrica.com/macron-begins-africa-tour-with-landmark-mauritius-visit_d24861974.html

Macron begins Africa tour with landmark Mauritius visit

French President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Africa on Thursday with a visit to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:35:07 +0200 Macron begins Africa tour with landmark Mauritius visit <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d24861974-1.jpg" /></p>Macron begins Africa tour with landmark Mauritius visit<br /> <br /> French President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Africa on Thursday with a visit to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/21/macron-begins-africa-tour-with-landmark-mauritius-visit<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/macron-begins-africa-tour-with-landmark-mauritius-visit_d24861974.html Prices go up again in Mauritius https://www.headlinesafrica.com/prices-go-up-again-in-mauritius_47630d028.html

The increase takes place despite the riots that shook the island last month

2022/05/08/prices-go-up-again-in-mauritius
]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 14:19:38 +0200 Prices go up again in Mauritius <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/47630d028-1.jpg" /></p>The increase takes place despite the riots that shook the island last month<br /> <br /> 2022/05/08/prices-go-up-again-in-mauritius<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/prices-go-up-again-in-mauritius_47630d028.html Mauritian oil tanker stranded off the coast of Reunion Island https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritian-oil-tanker-stranded-off-the-coast-of-reunion-island_5a76faea2.html

A Mauritian oil tanker runs aground on the south coast of Reunion Island, because of the heavy weather caused by cyclone Batsirai. If there was no fatality among the 11 sailors of the ship crew on Friday, the coastal area might not remain in pristine condition.

2022/02/05/mauritian-oil-tanker-stranded-off-the-coast-of-reunion-island
]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:34:06 +0200 Mauritian oil tanker stranded off the coast of Reunion Island <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5a76faea2-1.jpg" /></p>A Mauritian oil tanker runs aground on the south coast of Reunion Island, because of the heavy weather caused by cyclone Batsirai. If there was no fatality among the 11 sailors of the ship crew on Friday, the coastal area might not remain in pristine condition.<br /> <br /> 2022/02/05/mauritian-oil-tanker-stranded-off-the-coast-of-reunion-island<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritian-oil-tanker-stranded-off-the-coast-of-reunion-island_5a76faea2.html Mauritius: At least 7,500 homes without power after Tropical cyclone Batsirai https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-at-least-7500-homes-without-power-after-tropical-cyclone-batsirai_80c9f7c15.html

Tropical cyclone Batsirai passed within about 130 kilometres (80 miles) of the holiday paradise, bringing heavy downpours and winds of around 120 kilometres per hour, with a peak of 151 kilometres per hour recorded in the capital Port Louis.

2022/02/02/mauritius-at-least-7-500-homes-without-power-after-tropical-cyclone-batsirai
]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:39:01 +0200 Mauritius: At least 7,500 homes without power after Tropical cyclone Batsirai <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/80c9f7c15-1.jpg" /></p>Tropical cyclone Batsirai passed within about 130 kilometres (80 miles) of the holiday paradise, bringing heavy downpours and winds of around 120 kilometres per hour, with a peak of 151 kilometres per hour recorded in the capital Port Louis. <br /> <br /> 2022/02/02/mauritius-at-least-7-500-homes-without-power-after-tropical-cyclone-batsirai<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-at-least-7500-homes-without-power-after-tropical-cyclone-batsirai_80c9f7c15.html Oil spill in Mauritius in 2020: the captain of the Wakashio found guilty https://www.headlinesafrica.com/oil-spill-in-mauritius-in-2020-the-captain-of-the-wakashio-found-guilty_ef4171e54.html

The captain and first mate of the MW Wakashio, a ship whose grounding in 2020 caused an oil spill on the coast of Mauritius, were found guilty Tuesday of the worst pollution ever known in this Indian Ocean archipelago.

2021/12/22/oil-spill-in-mauritius-in-2020-the-captain-of-the-wakashio-found-guilty
]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2021 02:45:59 +0200 Oil spill in Mauritius in 2020: the captain of the Wakashio found guilty <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/ef4171e54-1.jpg" /></p>The captain and first mate of the MW Wakashio, a ship whose grounding in 2020 caused an oil spill on the coast of Mauritius, were found guilty Tuesday of the worst pollution ever known in this Indian Ocean archipelago.<br /> <br /> 2021/12/22/oil-spill-in-mauritius-in-2020-the-captain-of-the-wakashio-found-guilty<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/oil-spill-in-mauritius-in-2020-the-captain-of-the-wakashio-found-guilty_ef4171e54.html Mauritius former prime minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth dies aged 91 https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-former-prime-minister-sir-anerood-jugnauth-dies-aged-91_d164a0709.html

He is the country's longest-serving prime minister with more than 18 years of tenure.

2021/06/03/mauritius-former-prime-minister-sir-anerood-jugnauth-dies-aged-91
]]> Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:32:00 +0200 Mauritius former prime minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth dies aged 91 <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d164a0709-1.jpg" /></p>He is the country's longest-serving prime minister with more than 18 years of tenure.<br /> <br /> 2021/06/03/mauritius-former-prime-minister-sir-anerood-jugnauth-dies-aged-91<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-former-prime-minister-sir-anerood-jugnauth-dies-aged-91_d164a0709.html Stranded Chinese fuel vessel towed off to the coast of Mauritius https://www.headlinesafrica.com/stranded-chinese-fuel-vessel-towed-off-to-the-coast-of-mauritius_1b83fad58.html

The grounded ship has spilled a small amount of fuel into the ocean, but its hull remains intac

2021/03/12/stranded-chinese-fuel-vessel-towed-off-to-the-coast-of-mauritius
]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:18:03 +0200 Stranded Chinese fuel vessel towed off to the coast of Mauritius <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1b83fad58-1.jpg" /></p>The grounded ship has spilled a small amount of fuel into the ocean, but its hull remains intac<br /> <br /> 2021/03/12/stranded-chinese-fuel-vessel-towed-off-to-the-coast-of-mauritius<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/stranded-chinese-fuel-vessel-towed-off-to-the-coast-of-mauritius_1b83fad58.html Mauritius: Grounded Chinese flagged fishing vessel response https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-grounded-chinese-flagged-fishing-vessel-response_314275ef6.html

Workers in Mauritius on Tuesday began pumping 130 tons of fuel from a Chinese fishing vessel that ran aground on the island's west coast.

2021/03/09/mauritius-grounded-chinese-flagged-fishing-vessel-response
]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:25:51 +0200 Mauritius: Grounded Chinese flagged fishing vessel response <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/314275ef6-1.jpg" /></p>Workers in Mauritius on Tuesday began pumping 130 tons of fuel from a Chinese fishing vessel that ran aground on the island's west coast.<br /> <br /> 2021/03/09/mauritius-grounded-chinese-flagged-fishing-vessel-response<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-grounded-chinese-flagged-fishing-vessel-response_314275ef6.html Mauritius deploys coastguard to rescue stranded Chinese ship https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-deploys-coastguard-to-rescue-stranded-chinese-ship_66e8a5429.html

Mauritius has deployed its coastguard and armed forces after a Chinese-flagged trawler containing 130 tonnes of oil ran aground off the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.

2021/03/08/mauritius-deploys-coastguard-to-rescue-stranded-chinese-ship
]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:48:13 +0200 Mauritius deploys coastguard to rescue stranded Chinese ship <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/66e8a5429-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritius has deployed its coastguard and armed forces after a Chinese-flagged trawler containing 130 tonnes of oil ran aground off the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.<br /> <br /> 2021/03/08/mauritius-deploys-coastguard-to-rescue-stranded-chinese-ship<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-deploys-coastguard-to-rescue-stranded-chinese-ship_66e8a5429.html 'Democracy does not work' says Mauritian opposition leader Arvin Boolell https://www.headlinesafrica.com/democracy-does-not-work-says-mauritian-opposition-leader-arvin-boolell_47db68cd4.html

After thousands of protesters descended on the Mauritian capital demanding the government resigns, opposition leader Arvin Boolell and Labor MP told Africanews "democracy does not work" in the island nation.

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]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:29:03 +0200 'Democracy does not work' says Mauritian opposition leader Arvin Boolell <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/47db68cd4-1.jpg" /></p>After thousands of protesters descended on the Mauritian capital demanding the government resigns, opposition leader Arvin Boolell and Labor MP told Africanews "democracy does not work" in the island nation. <br /> <br /> 2021/02/14/democracy-does-not-work-says-mauritian-opposition-leader-arvin-boolell<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/democracy-does-not-work-says-mauritian-opposition-leader-arvin-boolell_47db68cd4.html Mauritians call on the government to resign in mass protest https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritians-call-on-the-government-to-resign-in-mass-protest_22a1a4098.html

"Crimes, drugs that wreak havoc, there is no transparency ... We cannot say that we live in a democracy," one protester told Africanews.

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]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:29:03 +0200 Mauritians call on the government to resign in mass protest <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/22a1a4098-1.jpg" /></p>"Crimes, drugs that wreak havoc, there is no transparency ... We cannot say that we live in a democracy," one protester told Africanews. <br /> <br /> 2021/02/13/mauritians-call-on-the-government-to-resign-in-mass-protest<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritians-call-on-the-government-to-resign-in-mass-protest_22a1a4098.html Mauritius begins vaccinating frontline health workers against covid-19 https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-begins-vaccinating-frontline-health-workers-against-covid-19_3c6d8f884.html

Mauritius on Tuesday began vaccinations against Covid-19. It is a crucial step for the country as it moves to revive its hard-hit tourism sector.

2021/01/26/mauritius-begins-vaccinating-frontline-health-workers-against-covid-19
]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:47:35 +0200 Mauritius begins vaccinating frontline health workers against covid-19 <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3c6d8f884-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritius on Tuesday began vaccinations against Covid-19. It is a crucial step for the country as it moves to revive its hard-hit tourism sector. <br /> <br /> 2021/01/26/mauritius-begins-vaccinating-frontline-health-workers-against-covid-19<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-begins-vaccinating-frontline-health-workers-against-covid-19_3c6d8f884.html Mauritius Reopens its Blue-Bay Marine Park Post-Oil Spill https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-reopens-its-blue-bay-marine-park-post-oil-spill_2fc5efaeb.html

Mauritius has officially reopened its Blue-Bay Marine Park to the public after several months of cleanup following the oil spill in July.

2020/12/19/mauritius-reopens-its-blue-bay-marine-park-post-oil-spill
]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:30:51 +0200 Mauritius Reopens its Blue-Bay Marine Park Post-Oil Spill <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/2fc5efaeb-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritius has officially reopened its Blue-Bay Marine Park to the public after several months of cleanup following the oil spill in July.<br /> <br /> 2020/12/19/mauritius-reopens-its-blue-bay-marine-park-post-oil-spill<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-reopens-its-blue-bay-marine-park-post-oil-spill_2fc5efaeb.html Invest in Mauritius - Business Opportunities in Mauritius - Investment Opportunities in Mauritius https://www.headlinesafrica.com/invest-in-mauritius-business-opportunities-in-mauritius-investment-opportunities-in-mauritius_6b381bed6.html

Invest in Mauritius - Discover Business Opportunities in Mauritius - Promote your Company in Mauritius all FREE. Search our List of Companies in Mauritius. Join Mauritius Business and Investment Companies at AFSIC - Investing in Africa, one of Africa's most important investment events. Find us at https://www.afsic.net/invest-in-mauritius/]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:26:36 +0200 Invest in Mauritius - Business Opportunities in Mauritius - Investment Opportunities in Mauritius <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6b381bed6-1.jpg" /></p>Invest in Mauritius - Discover Business Opportunities in Mauritius - Promote your Company in Mauritius all FREE. Search our List of Companies in Mauritius. Join Mauritius Business and Investment Companies at AFSIC - Investing in Africa, one of Africa's most important investment events. Find us at https://www.afsic.net/invest-in-mauritius/]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/invest-in-mauritius-business-opportunities-in-mauritius-investment-opportunities-in-mauritius_6b381bed6.html Mauritian woman stuck in Ireland due to pandemic hoping to return with new arrival for Christmas https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritian-woman-stuck-in-ireland-due-to-pandemic-hoping-to-return-with-new-arrival-for-christmas_177f43123.html

A Mauritian woman who came to Donegal to visit her sister back in March and has been stranded here ever since has given birth to a baby girl.

28-year-old Gimee Etwarysing only discovered she was expecting a baby before she made the trip.

However, the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the airports in Mauritius were closed and so she could not return home.

Ms Etwarysing said every month, she hoped they would reopen, but during the summer, at her 21st-week scan, she realised she would be having her baby in Letterkenny.

She said her family were very concerned about her and the baby, but on 8 October, baby Leah was born.

She had an emergency Caesarean section, so she has to wait six to eight weeks before she can fly home.

Ms Etwarysing is now hoping to travel home before Christmas so her family can meet baby Leah for the first time.

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]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:28:50 +0200 Mauritian woman stuck in Ireland due to pandemic hoping to return with new arrival for Christmas <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/177f43123-1.jpg" /></p><p>A Mauritian woman who came to Donegal to visit her sister back in March and has been stranded here ever since has given birth to a baby girl. <br /><br />28-year-old Gimee Etwarysing only discovered she was expecting a baby before she made the trip.<br /><br />However, the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the airports in Mauritius were closed and so she could not return home.<br /><br />Ms Etwarysing said every month, she hoped they would reopen, but during the summer, at her 21st-week scan, she realised she would be having her baby in Letterkenny.<br /><br />She said her family were very concerned about her and the baby, but on 8 October, baby Leah was born.<br /><br />She had an emergency Caesarean section, so she has to wait six to eight weeks before she can fly home.<br /><br />Ms Etwarysing is now hoping to travel home before Christmas so her family can meet baby Leah for the first time.<br /><br />Keep up to date with all the latest Irish and international news and current affairs with http://www.rte.ie/news<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @rtenews and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtenews</p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritian-woman-stuck-in-ireland-due-to-pandemic-hoping-to-return-with-new-arrival-for-christmas_177f43123.html