Mauritius Prime Minister Hands Over Office to His Son

The prime minister of Mauritius has officially handed over the office to his son in a controversial transition of power. Outgoing Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth, 86, said Monday, "The job of prime minister involves great responsibility. It is a great burden. I have carried it, but now it is time to make way for the youth...." Pravind Jugnauth, the new prime minister, is 55, and was the finance minister before the handover. The transition was made without the benefit of an...

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