Arnaud Poulay Leaves Agalega After Military Base Unveiling

In 2015, Mauritius allowed India to construct a 3km runway and a new jetty on Agalega, a small island part of the nation, to enhance maritime security cooperation. As construction expanded, local residents expressed concerns over potential military use and the impact on their livelihoods. Rumors exist about the village of La Fourche being subsumed by development, threatening the homes of its residents. The Mauritian government insists no one is to be displaced and maintains that the installations are purely for security against criminal activities at sea. Despite this, islanders feel neglected, with insufficient transportation and health facilities, illustrating a disconnect between governmental promises and local realities.