Assumption Island, located in one of the most remote and uninhabited quarters of the vast Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands, is notable for a variety of reasons, but this week ... Read more »
The National Assembly has approved a new Fisheries Bill aimed at spearheading a new era of fisheries management with specific regulations for foreign vessels fishing in the ... Read more »
Although the country's tourism sector is still a major contributor to the economy, it has been surpassed by industrial fishing as its main source of foreign exchange earnings. Read more »
The resource poor country's tourism industry has paid the price for piracy in the Indian Ocean and is one of the few countries that actually accommodates convicted pirates. Read more »
Africa Renewal spoke to President James Alix Michel about the successes and challenges facing the country and encouraging foreign investment. Read more »
Seychelles will hold presidential elections next week in which incumbent President James Michel will face the challenge of four other aspirants. Read more »
The Seychelles coastguard, supported by the European Union's naval force operating off Somalia, has freed a hijacked ship. Read more »
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