Mauritius parliamentary elections: Island nation elects new Prime Minister and MPs

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Polls have closed in the parliamentary election in Mauritius - which is held every five years. Both the current Prime MinisterPravind Jugnauth's coalition and the main opposition have promised to tackle the rising cost of living in the country. Voters are choosing between members from 68 parties - for the 62 seats in parliament.

Al Jazeera's Fahmida Miller reports.