Mauritius is voting under the shadow of a wire-tapping scandal and a cost of living crisis, with results expected on Monday after the new parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth is seeking election amidst a historical transition regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, complicating the electoral landscape.
The leak of secret recordings has severely impacted the campaigning of Jugnauth's party, resulting in a swift social media ban that was later reversed due to public backlash.
Tensions are high with police present at polling stations and fears of electoral fraud emerging, as the nation prepares to uphold its democratic values.
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