Pray for Mauritius

About Mauritius

The capital is Port Louis. People speak English, French and Mauritian Creole. The largest faith is Hinduism.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Mauritius

Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

The war in the Middle East has pushed up fuel costs for Mauritius, and in March the government announced limits on electricity use because of the energy crisis. Tourist arrivals fell in mid 2026, partly because of travel disruption. In early October the Prime Minister met UK officials in London and said Mauritius may take legal action if the Chagos treaty is not ratified soon.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Mauritius is a parliamentary republic. The President is Dharam Gokhool and the Prime Minister is Navin Ramgoolam, who also holds the finance post. Deputy Prime Minister Paul Berenger resigned in March 2026 and Arianne Navarre-Marie took the role in May. The future of the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, remains a key national question.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

Growth is expected to slow to about 3% in 2026, and inflation has risen, with forecasts of about 5% to 6% for the year. Government debt is close to 90% of the size of the economy, and the rupee has weakened against the US dollar. Parts of the 2026 to 2027 budget pension reform were revised after public opposition, and families feel the higher cost of fuel and imports.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Mauritius is a nation of many peoples, including Hindu, Muslim, Creole and Sino-Mauritian communities, and candidates for parliament must still name one of four communities. Reports describe low-level tensions between communities and a sense among Creoles of being left behind in business. Chagossians removed from their islands, and their families, still carry deep loss.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

About half of Mauritians are Hindu, about one in three Christian, mostly Roman Catholic, and about one in six Muslim, with Buddhists and others also present. These census figures are from 2011. Many Christians are found among the Creole community, in the older churches and in newer ones such as the Assemblies of God.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

The constitution protects freedom of religion, including the right to change and share one's faith, and the US State Department reports that communities generally live together peacefully. Seven groups are recognised by law and receive state support, but no new group has been recognised since 1985, and the request of the Assemblies of God has been pending for about 20 years. There have been occasional incidents between communities.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

Mauritius was ruled by the Dutch, the French and then the British. Enslaved people were brought to the island, and after slavery ended in 1834 about 450,000 indentured labourers came from India. Deadly riots in Port Louis came just weeks before independence in 1968, and further riots followed in 1999. From 1966 Britain removed about 2,000 people from the Chagos Islands, many of whom went to Mauritius.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Mauritius. Bring relief to families struggling with fuel and power costs, and peace and justice to the Chagossian people. Give President Gokhool, Prime Minister Ramgoolam and all leaders wisdom, integrity and justice. Provide for every household, and give honest stewardship of the nation's finances. Make the many peoples of this island one, and protect those who feel left behind. Let the hope of Jesus be made known among Hindus, Muslims, Christians and every community. Keep every believer free to worship safely, and heal the old wounds of slavery, indenture, riots and removal, leading Mauritius in forgiveness. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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