The Chairperson of the African Union Fee H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat applauds the historic political settlement between the Republic of Mauritius and the UK by which they agreed that Mauritius is sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago, together with Diego Garcia.
This important milestone marks a serious victory for the reason for Decolonization, Worldwide Regulation, and the rightful self-determina- tion of the individuals of Mauritius, bringing an finish to many years of dispute.
On this regard, the Chairperson remembers the lively help of the African Union to the federal government of Mauritius in its authorized pursuit for the return of the Chagos Islands since 2018. This collaboration laid the groundwork for the sturdy case offered on the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice, the place the AU underscored the significance of decolonization and the territorial integrity of African states.
The Chairperson is especially happy with the AU’s key political and authorized help to the sisterly nation of Mauritius throughout and after the ICJ advisory opinion.
The Chairperson commends each Events for honoring their worldwide obligations based mostly on the rule of regulation and justice, and additional calls on the Events to expedite the finalisation of the authorized features of the Settlement as a way to enable Mauritius to train its full sovereignty over the islands.
