Mauritius prime minister predicts significant defeat for ruling coalition in elections

Mauritius' Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced that his ruling coalition is likely facing a significant defeat in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday. This comes as vote-counting continues and allegations of corruption have surfaced against his government. Jugnauth, who has been in office since 2017, acknowledged the shift in public support towards the opposition Alliance for Change coalition, led by former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. Final election results are expected later today. The elections are crucial for determining the 62 seats in Parliament, with over 1 million registered voters participating. Mauritius has a diverse economy, but the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted its tourism sector.