Seychelles: Seychelles National Archives Launch Website On 60th Anniversary

The Seychelles National Archives (SNA) has unveiled a new website through which the public will have easier access to its services in the coming years. Read more »

Seychelles: Drug Trafficking - Brazilian and Ugandan Men Sentenced to Prison Terms in Seychelles

The Seychelles Supreme Court has sentenced a Brazilian national to 26 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the police said on Friday. Read more »

Seychelles: Budget 2025 - Seychelles Plans Economic Diversification, Says Top Official

Climate change mitigation, economic diversification, and a more productive public sector are among the areas this year's budget fiscal risk statement addresses to ensure Seychelles… Read more »

Africa: Seychelles' President to Receive Africa Freedom Prize

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Africa) announced recently that Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan will receive this year's Africa Freedom Prize in a ceremony… Read more »

Seychelles: Chagos Islands Handover - Seychelles' Chagossians Concerned About Future Plans

After more than 50 years, the United Kingdom has declared it is relinquishing sovereignty over a secluded but strategically significant group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Parliament Adopts Motion to Make Sign Language Official Language

The National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to designate Seychelles Deaf Language as an official national language, marking a significant milestone for the islands'… Read more »

Seychelles: Japan to Have Fully-Fledged Embassy With Resident Ambassador in Seychelles

Japan will have a fully-fledged embassy and a resident ambassador in Victoria, the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamikawa Yoko, said during bilateral talks with Seychelles'… Read more »

Seychelles: Mike Tirant Takes Office As Deputy Governor of Seychelles' Central Bank

Mike Tirant is the new second deputy governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) for a six-year mandate with effect as of August 15. Read more »

Seychelles: The 3rd Voice of Global South Summit 2024

The Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment of Seychelles, Flavien Joubert, will represent Seychelles in the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) on August 17,… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Health Experts Call for Policies to Make Healthy Foods More Affordable

Health officials in Seychelles are calling for fiscal and trade policies that make healthy foods more affordable and accessible as well as the development of cycling lanes and safe… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Parliament Rejects Private Member's Bill On Political Functions of Speaker, Ds and Loto

The National Assembly of Seychelles on Wednesday rejected a private member's bill seeking to remove the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker (DS) from the political hold of his or her… Read more »

Seychelles: United Seychelles Party Nominates Patrick Herminie As 2025 Presidential Candidate

The main opposition party, United Seychelles, officially nominated Dr Patrick Herminie as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election at its 37th congress on Sunday. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Unveils Groundbreaking Judicial Manual for Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

In a significant stride towards bolstering its efforts against money laundering, Seychelles has unveiled a groundbreaking judicial manual crafted in collaboration with the European… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Leader Announces Amnesty to End Poll-Linked Turmoi

Senegal's embattled President Macky Sall on Monday announced a general amnesty for political protests since 2021 during talks to set a new date for presidential polls he deferred… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President Expresses Pride Following Nation's Improved Ranking On 2023 Corruption Perception Index

President Wavel Ramkalawan expressed pride after Seychelles remained the top scorer in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and moved up to 20th place globally on the Corruption… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' IDC 'Fairly Successful' in 2023 With Over $75m Turnover

The Seychelles' Islands Development Company (IDC), a state-owned agency, had a fairly successful year in 2023 and although had certain setbacks achieved most of its targets, said… Read more »

Seychelles: Electoral Commission of Seychelles - Electoral Boundaries Will Not Change Yet

The Electoral Commission of Seychelles announced on Monday that electoral boundaries will not change for the 2025 elections. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers Approves New Virtual Assets Law to Be Submitted to Parliament

Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers approved the new virtual assets law that will be submitted to the National Assembly, said the Vice President last week. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Israel Sign Visa-Free Accord, Islanders Now Have One of Strongest Passports in the World

The Seychelles' and Israeli governments signed an agreement on Thursday, allowing citizens from both nations to travel freely without the need for a visa. Read more »

Seychelles: New Year - Seychelles Welcomes 2024 With Mix of Public Festivities and Family Gatherings

Seychelles welcomed the new year 2024 with a street party in the car park of Stad Popiler in the centre of the capital of Victoria that included live performances from well known… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Central Bank Governor to Step Down in Mid-March At Contract End

The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Caroline Abel, announced on Thursday her departure from the post in March 2024 when her contract ends. Read more »

Seychelles: Government and Businesses to Further Tackle Climate Change in Future Planning

Government agencies, ministries and businesses in Seychelles will now include aspects of climate change in their planning and strategic policies, a top official said on Tuesday. Read more »

Seychelles: Estimated Cost of Dec. 7 Disasters On Housing Is $7.5 to $15m, Says Seychelles' President

The reconstruction of houses damaged on December 7 in an explosion at the Providence Industrial Estate and those damaged by landslides after heavy rainfall on the same day will… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles and Kuwait to Work On Visa Waiver Agreement and Air Link, Says New Kuwaiti Ambassador

A possible visa waiver agreement between Kuwait and Seychelles and creating an air link so that there can be more travel between the two countries, are part of the discussion held… Read more »

Seychelles: Regional Marine Protected Areas Specialists Meet in Seychelles to Upgrade Management Capacities

In an effort to provide as much capacity building for professionals who work with marine protected areas (MPAs), the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) is working with… Read more »