Independence Day: 58 Years of History and Unity

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, Mauritius will celebrate the 58th anniversary of its independence and the 34th anniversary of its Republic. This date is one of the most significant in the national calendar. Mauritians come together to commemorate the moment when the country became free and to celebrate the progress made since then.

March 12, 1968, is a historic moment for Mauritius. Before this date, the island was colonized, with the last decision-makers being the British.