Mauritius’ new Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has submitted counter-proposals to the UK regarding the Chagos Islands agreement. Ramgoolam expressed concerns that the original terms did not sufficiently benefit Mauritius, which included a long lease of Diego Garcia to the UK for military use. The UK’s response to the proposals is currently under review as discussions continue. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over the sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago, historically linked to Mauritius’ independence from the UK.