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Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — With no outright winner in Seychelles’ presidential electio n, the country will hold a rerun vote between the two main contenders, the electoral authority said Sunday. Opposition figure Patrick Herminie received 48.8%...

Tourism Seychelles boosts GCC engagement with TBO Roadshows
Construction & Real Estate December 2021 384 Al Yamamah Steel Industries has reported revenues SR326 million ($86.8 million) during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) decline of 31.3%, said a report. Al Yamamah Steel...

Seychelles votes in general election dominated by economy, environment and drug crisis
The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan's chief political rival, Patrick Herminie of the United...

Seychelles President Ramkalawan seeks second term as people vote in African tourist haven
A police officer casts his vote at the English River School in Victoria, Seychelles. | Photo Credit: AP The people of Seychelles voted on Saturday (September 27, 2025) in an election to choose a new leader and Parliament, with President Wavel...

Fake fashion designer and bogus Seychelles crypto agent dupe Pune executive of Rs 51 Lakh
“This will end all your financial worries,” promised a woman ‘fashion designer’ from Bangalore he had connected with on Facebook. For the telecom executive in Pune, that Facebook connection turned into a Rs 51 lakh scam — masterminded by cyber...
Seychelles president seeks a second term as people vote in African tourist haven
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan’s chief political rival,...

Seychelles Begins Three-Day Voting in Pivotal Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the small but strategically significant Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles commenced a three-day voting period for its closely contested presidential and parliamentary elections. Polling stations across the...

Seychelles votes amidst backdrop of drug and environmental concerns
Early voting has commenced across the island nation of Seychelles, setting the stage for a pivotal election where voters are weighing pressing domestic issues like a worsening drug crisis and environmental threats as they choose their next...

Hotel InsiderInside the revamped Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offers private villas with stunning ocean and jungle views, ideal for multi-generational families and groups. Dining options include local Creole delicacies and Japanese cuisine, with highlights like octopus...
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Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan Seeks Re-Election Amid Economic Recovery and Challenges
Victoria, Seychelles – September 25, 2025 In a highly anticipated announcement, Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has confirmed his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 2025. Ramkalawan, who...

Seychelles holds early voting as many worry about a drug crisis and environment
VICTORIA, Seychelles -- Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug crisis and environmental challenges facing the nation weigh heavily on the minds of many as they choose a new president and parliament. President Wavel...

Seychelles holds early voting as many in the nation worry about a drug crisis and environment
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug crisis and environmental challenges facing… VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug...
Seychelles to vote with sovereignty, environment and drugs on agenda
Voting has begun in the Seychelles‘ elections, with incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan hoping to win a second term leading the strategically located African archipelago. Polls opened in outlying islands and for some essential workers on...

Seychelles President Runs For Reelection Amid Signs Of Economic Recovery
Home Africa Seychelles President Runs For Reelection Amid Signs Of Economic Recovery Ramkalawan, a former Anglican priest, says he is seeking a second five-year term to build social protections and infrastructure while defending the country's...

Seychelles to choose president, parliament members in election
VICTORIA, Seychelles -- Voters in the Seychelles Islands will choose a president this week, with Wavel Ramkalawan hoping to hold on to the top post, and a new parliament. A drug crisis, environmental challenges and questions about sovereignty are...
Seychelles' Ramkalawan seeks re-election on back of economic recovery
Long one of Africa's top economic performers thanks to tourism earnings and governance reforms, Seychelles has bounced back strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year it was removed from the EU's tax blacklist. Inflation is under 2% and public...
Seychelles president seeks reelection on back of economic recovery
VICTORIA (Reuters) -Seychelles will begin voting on Thursday in general elections in which incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan and allied lawmakers are looking to block a comeback by the party that dominated the archipelago nation’s politics for...

Can Greece’s Islands Survive Their Own Popularity?
Greece’s islands, long the much-coveted crown jewels of Mediterranean tourism, are facing a sobering question: how much success can they sustain? A new report from the National Bank of Greece warns that the country’s island destinations — home to...
Top 10 most innovative African countries in 2025
Innovation isn’t just about billion-dollar labs or moonshot inventions anymore. It is also about scrappy ideas, frugal fixes, and the kind of incremental improvements that quietly transform economies. That’s the spirit behind the Global Innovation...

African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa
The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...