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BY Nii Ntreh, 1:00pm November 22, 2020,

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These are the five oldest existing political parties in Africa

by Nii Ntreh, 1:00pm November 22, 2020,

HISTORY & LABOUR DAY : Landmark Events in the Early Mauritian Labour Movement - Le Mauricien — Mauritius was founded primarily as a business venture by the French and then later, by the British. Photo Credit: Le Mauricien

3. Mauritius Labour Party – 1936

The Labour Party of Mauritius was founded for a purpose not unlike many other parties that go by the name Labour. In the tiny island, the foundation of the Labour Party in 1936 was to protect workers rights in the county that was founded primarily as a commercial venture.

Many of the poor in the early 20th century were Indian immigrants working on European owned plantations and factories.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: November 23, 2020

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