World Reuters Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says

VICTORIA (Reuters) -The Seychelles presidential election will go to a runoff between opposition leader Patrick Herminie and incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan after no clear winner emerged in the first round of voting, the electoral commission...

SDT removes restrictions on solicitor turned compliance consultant

SDT: Conditions no longer necessary The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has removed restrictions on a solicitor who, after being suspended for three years for running in a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) avoidance scheme, became a compliance...

Inspired by White Lotus and Seychelles: The colorful home of dog Trainer and broker

Living Here in Maximalism Residents: Dana Ritz (44), Uri Ritz (44), Ran (11), Gal (8), and the dogs Bagira, Teddy, and Shusha Occupations: Dana runs a therapeutic dog training clinic; Uri is a broker and co-owner of the climbing gym "Isaac"...

Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

Patrick MuirheadMahé Island, Seychelles ShareSave Assumption Island is more than 1,000km away from the Seychelles' main hub A tiny, almost barren island in the Indian Ocean has become a battleground in this weekend's elections in Seychelles,...

Bitget US Stock Futures Trading Volume Surpasses $200 Million

Victoria, Seychelles, October 20, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced that its cumulative trading volume for US stock futures has surpassed $200 million, reflecting rapid adoption of its recently launched...

Scaling Nature-Based Solutions With Outcomes-Based Financing

Outcomes-based financing offers a pathway to translate ecosystem services into outcomes that investors can underwrite, creating the kind of financial structure that could help close the Nature-based Solutions funding gap. GettyTim82 By Janis...

Today in Africa — September 25, 2025: DRC and Rwanda to Implement Peace Deal in October, Seychelles Votes, Ex-French President Nicholas Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years Over Seeking Millions From Muammar Gaddafi

News Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy with the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli, 25 July 2007, the year Sarkozy is accused of receiving millions from Gaddafi for his campaign by: Patrick Kovarik/AFP via Getty Images Every day,...

Voters in Seychelles worry about a drug crisis, environmental challenges and sovereignty issues

VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — A drug crisis, environmental challenges and questions about sovereignty are among key issues for voters heading to the polls in Seychelles, a tourist haven and Africa’s smallest nation, both in land area and population,...

USD 439 million recovered in global financial crime operation

SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 40 countries and territories has resulted in the recovery of USD 342 million in government-backed currencies, along with USD 97 million in physical and virtual assets. Operation HAECHI VI (April...

America’s Millionaires and Billionaires vs. Other Top Countries

Mapped: Financing Risk by Country in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Most countries (90)...

How to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

The Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool live stream features two teams struggling to find their form and in the midst of a difficult run of results. Currently seventh in the Bundesliga with 10 points from seven matches, Eintracht Frankfurt have yet...

JustMarkets Wins the “Best Global Broker” Award at JFEX 2025

Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Global Broker” at the Jordan Financial Expo 2025 (JFEX), one of the MENA region’s most influential financial and fintech events. This award recognizes brokers...

FGN-ASUU imbroglio: Craving for stakeholders’ intervention

Is the FGN-ASUU imbroglio back to square one? Yes, it is, facing more looming and devastating crises than in 2017, 2020, and 2022. The last time a salary package was granted to university workers was in 2009, following negotiations between unions...

Football: Federation Cup – Final

Federation Tournament winners Real Maldive (Photo: Contributed) Real Maldive crowned champions after comeback victory over PTL Bazar Brothers Real Maldive have made a flying start to their second season in the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF)...

Nature-Based Solutions: A Policy And Investment Framework For A Healthier Planet, People, And Communities

The world today faces a convergence of crises – environmental, economic, and human. Indeed, our warming planet, biodiversity loss, and declining public health are not isolated emergencies. They are interconnected, interdependent systems. And...

SADC observers launch Tanzania’s General Elections mission

DAR ES SALAAM: A spellbinder for Tanzania’s General Elections as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observation Mission (SEOM) today officially launched its mission in a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam. Led by Richard...

SADC praises TZ’s pre-election calm

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observation Mission (SEOM) has expressed satisfaction with the prevailing peace, security and stability in Tanzania as the country prepares for the General Election...

Visa-free travel: Kenya and Senegal just made visiting each other easier

The agreement between the two countries signifies a major step towards fostering stronger diplomatic ties and facilitating greater mobility for their citizens. This landmark deal will permit visa-free travel for a duration of 90 days, offering...

Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations. Here's what you need to know.

Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They're back. A growing number of countries aren't just suggesting you buy coverage. They're demanding it as a condition of entry. "Travel insurance checks are making a quiet...

Madagascar Erupts, Indian Ocean Power Dynamics In Flux

Above photo: The Cradle. And new conflicts, in a sea increasingly shaped by multipolar ambitions. After weeks of protests and a mutiny, former Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina boarded a French military plane and fled the country. With a public...