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Mauritius president resigns in a bid to keep his word

Mauritian President Rajkeswar Purryag resigned on Friday from his ceremonial position in accordance with an agreement with Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth, Purryag's office said.

Purryag said in a statement he had agreed with the Prime minister in January that he would step down in May.

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