October 15, 2024
Seychelles: French Skipper Rescued By Seychelles Defence Forces After Alert From Reunion
A 60-year-old French skipper was rescued on Friday off the Seychelles' main island of Mahe after his yacht, Cote Rotie, sank, the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) have said in a… Read more »
July 12, 2024
Seychelles: Outgoing Canadian HC Satisfied With Partnership With Seychelles in Maritime Security
The outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Kyle Nunas, has expressed satisfaction at successful collaborations in maritime security, providing technical support in the… Read more »
June 13, 2024
Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17
The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »
March 27, 2024
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message to Russia After Terrorist Attack in Moscow
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following the terrorist attack on the Crocus… Read more »
March 19, 2024
Seychelles: Seychelles and Indian Forces Participate in 10th Military Exercise
The 10th joint-military exercise called 'LAMITYE', meaning friendship in the Creole language, between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) started in the island… Read more »
March 04, 2024
Seychelles: India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives
India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home… Read more »
January 11, 2024
Seychelles: Seychelles 'Deplores Indiscriminate Killings of Civilians in Gaza', Calls for End of War and Release of Hostages Held By Hamas
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Sylvestre Radegonde, met with the Ambassador of Israel to Seychelles, Michael Lotem, on Thursday to discuss a number of… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles and India Agree to Increase Military Cooperation and Training
Seychelles and India will explore new avenues of cooperation, especially in specialised training and the sharing of knowledge from military experts, said the Foreign Affairs… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Assessed As Low Risk for NPOs Financing Terrorist Activities
Seychelles has a low risk for non-profit organisations (NPOs) to be used to finance terrorist activities according to a national risk assessment report shows. Read more »
March 07, 2023
East Africa: 13th Cutlass Express US Military Exercise Kicks Off in Seychelles, Mauritius and Kenya
Seychelles and other countries in the western Indian Ocean are set to learn how to disrupt and prevent common maritime threats through a multinational military exercise called… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles, India Sign MoU on Information Sharing in Maritime Security
Maritime safety and security within the Indian Ocean are set to increase and will benefit Seychelles as two centres dealing with and coordinating maritime information exchange… Read more »