Seychelles: Climate Change - Seychelles' IDC Trying Mitigate Erosion On Outer Islands

Climate mitigation will play a big role in the strategic plan of the Islands Development Company (IDC) and it is crucial to put adequate measures in place sooner rather than later… Read more »

Seychelles: Our Ocean Conference - Seychelles to Pilot Integration of Ocean Science in School Curriculum

Seychelles will pilot a project this year that integrates ocean science in its school curriculum, said President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at the heads of state high level… Read more »

Seychelles: GAEA Seychelles Assesses Healthiness of 15 Rivers On Three Seychelles' Islands

Developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for long-term conservation and management in Seychelles is a first-of-its-kind project currently being implemented by a… Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll Officially Designated As Important Shark and Ray Area

Aldabra Atoll has officially been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' President to Participate in the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will participate in the upcoming United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, in his capacity as one of the Patrons of… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Agrees to Sign Global MOU On Zero Emission Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

With the aim to get assistance to help decarbonise the transport sector in Seychelles, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of the Global Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »

Seychelles: The Netherlands and Seychelles to Work Closely On Fighting Cryptocurrency Crimes

The Netherlands and Seychelles will work closely on fighting cryptocurrency crimes and a mission from the northwestern European country is expected in the island nation this year,… Read more »

Seychelles: Sustainability for Seychelles to Expand Air Quality Monitoring

Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S), a non-governmental organisation, intends to expand on the air quality monitoring project it started last November to gain a clearer picture of… Read more »

Seychelles: Waste Management - UN Launches Challenge Fund for Circular Economy Businesses in Seychelles

Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint… 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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychellois Long-Distance Runner to Compete in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Serbia

Seychellois long-distance runner, Yannick Magnan, will leave Seychelles on Wednesday for Belgrade, Serbia, to compete in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship. Read more »

Seychelles: Tanzanian National Sentenced 12 Years in Prison in Seychelles for Importation of Cocaine

The Seychelles Supreme Court has sentenced a 50-year-old Tanzanian national to 12 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the Seychelles Police said on Thursday. Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Natural History Museum Will House Staff While Renovation Is Completed By July 2024

The 114-year-old Carnegie building, in which the Natural History Museum was located, is being restored with its original facade and will be shared by staff of the museum and the… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles to Conduct Tech Assessments for Agrivoltaics for Crop Production

Seychelles intends to implement more technology into the agricultural sector and has joined two other African countries, South Africa and Zambia, to take part in a pilot project. Read more »

Seychelles: Team Seychelles Prepares to Leave for African Games in Ghana, Aiming for the Best

Team Seychelles received its sending-off for the upcoming African Games from March 8 to 23, in a ceremony on Monday at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay resort. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Planning to Lift Moratorium On Increasing Tourism Accomodation On La Digue

Seychelles' tourism authorities are looking into the possibility of lifting the existing moratorium on building new tourism establishments on La Digue Island, the third most… Read more »

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 »

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 »

East Africa: Seychelles Investment Board Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) kicked off celebrations for its 20th anniversary with the unveiling of its commemorative logo that will be used throughout this year. Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles Asks for Japan's Support for MVI for Small Island Developing States

Seychelles has asked Japan to support the island nation's advocacy for the multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI) at a reception celebrating the 64th birthday of Emperor… Read more »

Seychelles: Top 5 Finalists Seychelles Sports Awards for 2023 Announced

The top five list for Seychelles sportsmen and sportswomen of the year has been announced by the award's selection committee while for the first time a 'People's Choice Award' will… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' Beau Vallon Promenade Project Starts Feb. 22 Despite Delays

The Beau Vallon Promenade project in the north of Mahe, Seychelles' main island, will begin on Thursday, February 22, with the felling of several trees in the area, in the first… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles' NGO Week Celebrations to Launch On Bigger Scale

Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS) will join the rest of the world to celebrate non -governmental organisations (NGOs) on a bigger scale this year. Read more »