Mauritius President refuses to resign over financial scandal
Vowing to fight allegations levelled against her, Mauritius' first female President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has refused to resign. "Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has nothing to feel guilty about and will provide corroborating evidence," a statement from her office said. Gurib-Fakim allegedly used a credit card provided by an NGO for personal shopping during foreign trips.