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Executive branch Mauritius, in 35 editions.
The entry for Mauritius published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 31 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 31
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Veerasamy RINGADOO (since 17 January 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held on 15 September 1991 (next to be held by 15 September 1996);
- results - MSM/MMM 53%, MLP/PMSD 38%;
- seats - (70 total, 62 elected) MSM/MMM alliance 59 (MSM 29, MMM 26, OPR 2, MTD 2);
- MLP/PMSD 3
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Sir Veerasamy RINGADOO (since 17 January 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June 1982); Deputy Prime
Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
Legislative Assembly:
last held on 15 September 1991 (next to be held by 15 September 1996);
results - MSM/MMM 53%, MLP/PMSD 38%; seats - (70 total, 62 elected) MSM/MMM
alliance 59 (MSM 29, MMM 26, OPR 2, MTD 2); MLP/PMSD 3
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held on 15 September 1991 (next to be held by 15 September 1996);
- results - MSM/MMM 53%, MLP/PMSD 38%;
- seats - (70 total, 62 elected) MSM/MMM alliance 59 (MSM 29, MMM 26, OPR 2, MTD 2);
- MLP/PMSD 3
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992); Vice President Robin Dranooth GHURBURRON (since 1 July 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,Legislative Assembly:
Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Sir Veerasamy RINGADOO (since 17 January 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June 1982); Deputy Prime
Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
last held on 15 September 1991 (next to be held by 15 September 1996);
results - MSM/MMM 53%, MLP/PMSD 38%; seats - (70 total, 62 elected) MSM/MMM
alliance 59 (MSM 29, MMM 26, OPR 2, MTD 2); MLP/PMSD 3
president, vice president, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992); Vice President Robin Dranooth
GHURBURRON (since 1 July 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June 1982); Deputy Prime
Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
The entry for Mauritius did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992); Vice President Rabindranath GHURBURRON (since 1 July 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992); Vice
President Rabindranath GHURBURRON (since 1 July 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 12 June
1982); Deputy Prime Minister Prem NABABSING (since 26 September 1990)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on
recommendation of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Rabindranath GHURBURRON (since 1 July 1992) were elected for five-year terms by the National Assembly
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navin RAMGOOLAM (since 27 December 1995) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 27 December 1995) were appointed by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992); 1992) and Vice
President Rabindranath GHURBURRON (since 1 July 1992) were elected
for five-year terms by the National Assembly
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH Navin RAMGOOLAM (since 12 June 271982); December 1995) and Deputy Prime Minister Prem NABABSING Paul BERENGER (since 26 September 1990) 27
December 1995) were appointed by the president and are responsible
to the National Assembly
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president on
recommendation of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Rabindranath GHURBURRUN (since 1 July 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navin RAMGOOLAM (since 27 December 1995) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 27 December 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held NA June 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
- election results :
- Cassam UTEEM elected president and Rabindranath GHURBURRUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice
President Rabindranath GHURBURRON GHURBURRUN (since 1 July 1992) were electedfor five-year terms by the National Assemblyhead of government: Prime Minister Navin RAMGOOLAM (since 27
1995) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 27were appointed by the president and are responsibleto the National Assemblycabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly for five-year terms; election last held NA June 1992 (next to
be held NA 1997); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed
by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
election results : Cassam UTEEM elected president and Rabindranath
GHURBURRUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National
Assembly - NA
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Rabindranath GHURBURRUN (since 1 July 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 27 December 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 28 June 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Cassam UTEEM elected president and Rabindranath GHURBURRUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly-NA
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice
President Rabindranath GHURBURRUN (since 1 July 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Navin Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 27 December1995) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 27 December 1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly for five-year terms; election last held NA 28 June 1992 1997 (next to
be held NA 1997); 2002); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed
by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
election results : results: Cassam UTEEM elected president and Rabindranath
GHURBURRUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the NationalAssembly - NA Assembly-NA
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR (since 28 June 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 27 December 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 28 June 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Cassam UTEEM reelected president and Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly--NA
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice
President Rabindranath GHURBURRUN Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR (since 1 July 1992) 28 June 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 27
December 1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 28 June 1997 (next to
to be held NA 2002); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed
appointed by the president and are responsible to the National
Assembly
election results: Cassam UTEEM elected reelected president and Rabindranath AngidiGHURBURRUN Verriah CHETTIAR elected vice president; percent of vote by the NationalAssembly-NA National Assembly--NA
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR (since 28 June 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 27 December 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 28 June 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Cassam UTEEM reelected president and Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice
head of government: Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 27
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
election results: Cassam UTEEM reelected president and AngidiAssembly--NA Assembly - NA
- chief of state:
- President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR (since 28 June 1997) head of government: Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 September 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 17 September 2000) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 28 June 1997 (next to be held NA 2002); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and are responsible to the National Assembly election results: Cassam UTEEM reelected president and Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR (since 28 June 1997)Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 27 December 1995)17 September 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 17 September 2000) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime ministerNA NA%
- chief of state:
- President Karl OFFMANN (since 25 February 2002) and Vice President Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 September 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 17 September 2000)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM Karl OFFMANN (since 1 July 1992) 25 February 2002) and Vice President Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR Raouf BUNDHUN (since 28 June 1997) 25 February 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 September 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 17 September 2000)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 28 June 1997 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2002); 2007); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and are president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Cassam UTEEM reelected Karl OFFMANN elected president and Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President (vacant; a new Vice President will be determined by assembly elections on NA December 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 30 September 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president;
- percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%;
- note - Karl OFFMANN and Raouf BUNDHUN stepped down on 30 September 2003
chief of state: President Karl OFFMANN Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 25 February 2002) 7 October 2003) and Vice President Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002) (vacant; a new Vice President will be determined by assembly elections on NA December 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 September 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 17 30 September 2000) 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA% NA%; note - Karl OFFMANN and Raouf BUNDHUN stepped down on 30 September 2003
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 30 September 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president;
- percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA;
- note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
chief of state: President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President (vacant; a new Vice President will be determined by assembly elections on NA December 2003) Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 30 September 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%; NA; note - Karl OFFMANN and Raouf BUNDHUN stepped down on 30 September 2003
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 30 September 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president;
- percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%;
- note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
chief of state: President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Paul BERENGER (since 30 September 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA; NA%; note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held in 2007);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president;
- percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%;
- note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
chief of state: President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Paul BERENGER Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 30 September 2003) 5 July 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held NA in 2007); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%; note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held in 2007);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president;
- percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%;
- note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
chief of state: President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003) and 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 25 February 2002 (next to be held in 2007); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Karl OFFMANN elected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%; note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
chief of state: President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 25 February 2002 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2007); 2013); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Karl OFFMANN elected Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president and Raouf BUNDHUN elected vice president; by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%; note - Karl OFFMANN stepped down on 30 September 2003 NA%
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
chief of state:
President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN (since 25 February 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results:
Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 13 November 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
chief of state:
President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Abdool Raouf BUNDHUN Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 25 February 2002) 13 November 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); election elections last held on 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results:
Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 13 November 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA
chief of state:
President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 13 November 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 19 September 2008 (next to be held in 2013); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results:
Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA% NA
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG (since 21 July 2012); note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 21 July 2012 (next to be held in 2017);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly;
- note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
- election results:
- Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG elected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA
chief of state:
President Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG (since 21 July 2012); note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 7 October 2003); Vice President Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 13 November 2010) resigned on 31 March 2012
head of government:
Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 19 September 2008 21 July 2012 (next to be held in 2013); 2017); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly Assembly; note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
election results:Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH reelected Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG elected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA
- chief of state:
- President Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG (since 21 July 2012); note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 21 July 2012 (next to be held in 2017);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly;
- note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
- election results:
- Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG elected president by unanimous vote
chief of state:
President Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG (since 21 July 2012); note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
head of government:
Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
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elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 21 July 2012 (next to be held in 2017); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly; note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012
election results:
Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG elected president by unanimous vote; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA
- chief of state:
- President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015); Vice President Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 12 November 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
chief of state:Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 21 July 2012); note - former 5 June 2015); Vice President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012 Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU (since 12 November 2010)
head of government:Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 5 July 2005) 17 December 2014)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for
elections:five-year terms a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); elections election last held on 21 July 2012 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2017); 2020); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly; note - former President Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH resigned on 31 March 2012 Assembly
election results:
Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG
- chief of state:
- President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015); Vice President Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY (since 4 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
chief of state: President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015); Vice President Monique OHSAN-BELLEPEAU Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY (since 12 November 2010) 4 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014)
cabinet: Council Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
- chief of state:
- President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015); Vice President Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY (since 4 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017);
- note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH who was then appointed prime minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
chief of state: President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015); Vice President Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY (since 4 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH who was then appointed prime minister
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); renewable terms; election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
- chief of state:
- Acting President Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY (since 23 March 2018);
- Vice President (vacant);
- note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017);
- note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister;
- Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH now holds the position of Mentor Minister, a position created when he stepped down
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
- election results:
- Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' first female president
chief of state: President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015); Vice Acting President Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY (since 4 April 2016) 23 March 2018); Vice President (vacant); note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister minister; Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH now holds the position of Mentor Minister, a position created when he stepped down
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 4 June 2015 (next to be held in 2020); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election results: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' first female president
- chief of state:
- President Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019);
- Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissézon (2 December 2019) note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017, remains PM after parliamentary election 7 Nov 2019);
- note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister;
- 7 Nov 2019 Pravind Jugnauth remains prime minister and home affairs minister and also becomes defense minister (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 7 Nov 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly (2019)
- election results:
- Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote;
- note - GURIB-FAKIM, Mauritius'- first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 (2018)
chief of state: Acting President Paramaslyum (aka Barlen) Pillay VYAPOORY Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (since 23 March 2018); 2 December 2019); Vice President (vacant); Marie Cyril Eddy Boissézon (2 December 2019) note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017); 2017, remains PM after parliamentary election 7 Nov 2019); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister; Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH now holds the position of Mentor Minister, a position created when he stepped down 7 Nov 2019 Pravind Jugnauth remains prime minister and home affairs minister and also becomes defense minister (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 4 June 2015 7 Nov 2019 (next to be held in 2020); 2024); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly (2019)
election results: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' GURIB-FAKIM, Mauritius'- first female president president, resigned on 23 March 2018 (2018)
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (since December 2019);
- Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissézon (2 December 2019) note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017, remains PM after parliamentary election 7 Nov 2019);
- note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister;
- 7 Nov 2019 Pravind Jugnauth remains prime minister and home affairs minister and also becomes defense minister (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 7 Nov 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly (2019)
- election results:
- seats by party as of 7/11/2019- (MSM) 38, (PTR) 14, (MMM) 8, (OPR) 2; note - GURIB-FAKIM, Mauritius'- first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 (2018)
chief of state: President Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019); Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissézon (2 December 2019) note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017, remains PM after parliamentary election 7 Nov 2019); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister; 7 Nov 2019 Pravind Jugnauth remains prime minister and home affairs minister and also becomes defense minister (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 7 Nov 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly (2019)
election results: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president seats by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; party as of 7/11/2019- (MSM) 38, (PTR) 14, (MMM) 8, (OPR) 2; note - GURIB-FAKIM, Mauritius'- first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 (2018)
- chief of state:
- President Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019);
- Vice President Marie Cyril EDDY Boissézon (since 2 December 2019);
- note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM, the country's first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal;
- Acting Presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017);
- note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister;
- following 7 November 2019 parliamentary elections, Pravind JUGNAUTH remained prime minister and home affairs minister and also became defense minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
- election results:
2019 : Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote ; note - GURIB-FAKIM resigned on 23 March 2018
2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' first female president
chief of state: President Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019); Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy EDDY Boissézon (2 (since 2 December 2019) 2019); note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (since 5 June 2015) GURIB-FAKIM, the country's first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal scandal; Acting Presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017, remains PM after parliamentary election 7 Nov 2019); 2017); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH (since 17 December 2014) stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister; following 7 Nov November 2019 parliamentary elections, Pravind Jugnauth remains JUGNAUTH remained prime minister and home affairs minister and also becomes became defense minister (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 7 Nov November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by who have the president, responsible to majority support in the National Assembly (2019)
election results: seats by party as of 7/11/2019- 2019 : Pritivirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) 38, (PTR) 14, (MMM) 8, (OPR) 2; elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote ; note - GURIB-FAKIM, Mauritius'- first female president, GURIB-FAKIM resigned on 23 March 2018 (2018)
2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' first female president
- chief of state:
- President Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019);
- Vice President Marie Cyril EDDY Boissézon (since 2 December 2019);
- note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM, the country's first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal;
- acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017);
- note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister;
- following 7 November 2019 parliamentary elections, Pravind JUGNAUTH remained prime minister and home affairs minister and also became defense minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
- election results:
2019 : Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote ; note - GURIB-FAKIM resigned on 23 March 2018
2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' first female president
chief of state: President Pritivirajsing Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019); Vice President Marie Cyril EDDY Boissézon (since 2 December 2019); note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM, the country's first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal; Acting Presidents acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister; following 7 November 2019 parliamentary elections, Pravind JUGNAUTH remained prime minister and home affairs minister and also became defense minister
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
election results:
2019 : Pritivirajsing Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote ; note - GURIB-FAKIM resigned on 23 March 2018
2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM was Mauritius' first female president
- chief of state:
- President Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
- election results:
2019 : Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
- 2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote;
- note - GURIB-FAKIM, who was Mauritius' first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018;
- acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
chief of state: President Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019); Vice President Marie Cyril EDDY Boissézon (since 2 December 2019); note - President Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM, the country's first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018 amid a credit card scandal; acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH (since 23 January 2017); note - Prime Minister Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH stepped down on 23 January 2017 in favor of his son, Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH, who was then appointed prime minister; following 7 November 2019 parliamentary elections, Pravind JUGNAUTH remained prime minister and home affairs minister and also became defense minister 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
election results:
2019 : Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote ; note - GURIB-FAKIM resigned on 23 March 2018
2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM GURIB-FAKIM, who was Mauritius' first female president president, resigned on 23 March 2018; acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
- chief of state:
- President Dharam GOKHOOL (since 7 December 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Navin RAMGOOLAM (since 13 November 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms;
- the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
- most recent election date:
- 6 December 2024
- election results:
- 2019 : Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President Prithvirajsing ROOPUN Dharam GOKHOOL (since 2 7 December 2019) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Pravind JUGNAUTH Navin RAMGOOLAM (since 23 January 2017) 13 November 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers (Council of Ministers) appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime ministerelections/appointments: president and vice election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly
most recent election date: 6 December 2024
election results:
2019 : Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote2015 : Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM, who was Mauritius' first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018; acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019 expected date of next election: 2029
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