East African leaders rejoice after successful AFCON bid
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), announces the host countries for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations during a ceremony held in Cairo on September 27,…
Electoral commissions of Seychelles and India sign MOU on electoral management
The MOU was signed by Danny Lucas, chairperson of the ECS, and Shri Rajiv Kumar, chief election commissioner of the Election Commission of India (ECI). (Election Commission Seychelles)Photo license The…
At least 100 killed in Iraq wedding fire tragedy
Firefighters check the damage in an event hall in Qaraqosh, also known as Hamdaniyah, after a fire broke out during a wedding, killing at least 100 people and injuring more…
Youth bring climate case to Europe rights court
Young Portuguese citizens hold placards as they arrive at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for a hearing in a climate change case involving themselves against 32 countries, in…
Central Bank of Seychelles maintains monetary policy rate at 2% in Q4
CBS will maintain the monetary policy at 2 percent for the fourth quarter of the year. (Seychelles News Agency)Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - The board of the Central Bank…
Sustainable ocean economy: Seychelles becomes member of the Ocean Panel
The Ocean Panel is a high level global initiative that allows world leaders to build momentum. (State House)Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - Seychelles has become a member of…
Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, holds elections
People walk past eSwatini parliamentary election billboards on September 19, 2018 in Lobamba. Winners from the 59 constituency ballots take seats in a parliament over which the king has control.…
Seychelles reviews science, technology and innovation policy with UNCTAD support
A prototype of a solar-powered pesticide sprayer the former National Institute for Science Technology and Innovation developed for farmers. (Seychelles Nation)Photo license Seychelles has presented its draft Science Technology and…
Seychelles’ President assumes presidency of SIDS DOCK
Ramkalawan was elected by acclamation on Monday at the seventh session of the organisation's General Assembly. (State House)Photo license Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan is the new president of SIDS…
Witchcraft case: Seychelles court remands 6 suspects for 10 days
The court ordered that the suspects remain in police custody while the investigation continues. (Seychelles Nation)Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) - A Tanzanian national and five Seychellois arrested in a…