The United Kingdom has consented to transfer ownership of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius

The United Kingdom has consented to transfer ownership of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius, concluding over 50 years of British control. This announcement was made on Thursday in a joint statement with the Mauritian government, effectively ending a protracted dispute that has lasted for decades. As part of the agreement, the UK will acknowledge Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. However, Diego Garcia, which hosts a joint military base for the UK and the US, will continue to be governed by British authorities. Read more