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Significance
Jugnauth's government has been engulfed by several corruption scandals, including the resignation of the country's first female president in March 2018. Meanwhile, a forthcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, currently a UK overseas territory, could have major domestic and regional impacts.
Impacts
New double taxation agreements will see firms increase investments in agriculture, manufacturing and financial services across Africa.
Climate change effects will pose a growing threat, which will impact the tourism sector and high-end resorts in vulnerable locations.
The potential return of the Chagos Islands would allow Mauritius to capitalise on its strategically important 'blue economy'.
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