The 1999 Mauritius riots were a period of rioting and protests across Mauritius from 21 to 25 February 1999. They followed the death in police custody of popular seggae musician Joseph Réginald Topize, known by his stage name, Kaya.

Four civilians and one police officer were killed, and hundreds of people were injured. Protesters sacked many police stations, 250 prisoners escaped, and businesses and property were damaged. More than 200 vehicles were set on fire.

The riots were the first mass rioting in Mauritius since the 1968 riots.