Former Mauritius PM Anerood Jugnauth dies at 91

Elected prime minister for first of six times in 1982, Jugnauth also served two terms in ceremonial role of president.

The former prime minister of Mauritius, Anerood Jugnauth, who is credited with steering the island nation’s economic transformation as its longest-serving leader, has died aged 91, the country’s president said. “It is with deep sadness and greater regret that we announce the death of Sir Anerood Jugnauth on June 3 as a result of illness,” President Prithvirajsing Roopun announced on Thursday evening. His funeral will be held on Friday. Two days of mourning have been declared, with the nation’s flag lowered to half mast on all public buildings.