Geography ❯ Islands ❯ Indian Ocean

Chagos Archipelago

Diego Garcia Mauritius Strategic Locations British Indian Ocean Territory Geopolitical Significance

UK Transfers Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Base in Landmark Deal

The agreement ends decades of legal disputes, granting Mauritius sovereignty while securing a 99-year lease for the strategic military base.

Trump Approves UK-Mauritius Sovereignty Deal for Chagos Islands

Chagos Islanders Sue UK Government Over Sovereignty Deal With Mauritius

UK Set to Transfer Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius as Legal and Political Debates Intensify

UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal Faces Uncertainty After Leadership Changes

Mauritius' New Prime Minister Calls for Review of Chagos Islands Agreement with UK