Seychellois student Madiha Philo makes waves in Florida with Seychelles-inspired business idea

Seychellois student Madiha Philo makes waves in Florida with Seychelles-inspired business idea Seychellois student Madiha Philo is proving that determination and creativity can transform even the most difficult challenges into opportunities....

Shortlist Revealed: Construction Innovation Awards 2025

The biggest night in construction takes place on October 31, 2025 — a celebration of innovation, excellence, and industry leadership The momentum has been nothing short of sensational — nominations poured in from every corner of the region,...

Seychelles president seeks to hold off opposition in election run-off

Polls opened in the Indian Ocean islands nation of the Seychelles on Thursday for a presidential run-off, with environmental and economic questions at the forefront of the election. Seychelles has the highest wealth per capita in Africa -- around...

Seychelles heads to run-off as no candidate secures majority in first round

Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday for a run-off presidential election between incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader Patrick Herminie, head of the longtime ruling United Seychelles party. In the first round...

Seychelles President Faces Tight Run-Off To Prevent Opposition Victory

Home Africa Seychelles President Faces Tight Run-Off To Prevent Opposition Victory In the first round last month, Patrick Herminie, a former National Assembly speaker from the United Seychelles party, outpaced President Wavel Ramkalawan by more...

Seychelles president seeks to avert opposition sweep in run-off election

VICTORIA (Reuters) -Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday for a run-off between the incumbent president and the leader of the longtime governing party, which has already reclaimed a majority in parliament. In the first round last...

Today in Africa — October 13, 2025: Madagascar’s President Flees Country, Seychelles Elects New President After Run-Off Election, Cameroon Awaits Election Results

NEWS Family members of a protester killed during the uprising in Madagascar carry the casket atop a van, surrounded by protesters and residents during a rally demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo, on October 13,...

Seychelles president bids to avoid opposition sweep in run-off election

Audio By Carbonatix VICTORIA (Reuters) -Voters in Seychelles will return to the polls on Thursday for a run-off election between the sitting president and the leader of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s longtime governing party, which has already...

As coral reefs pass tipping point, ocean protection rises up political agenda

Warm-water coral reefs have crossed a tipping point due to global heating and are dying at an accelerated rate due to repeated mass bleaching events, impacting hundreds of millions of people who rely on them for fishing, tourism and protection...

Shock in Paradise! Opposition Leader Patrick Herminie Topples Seychelles President in Historic Election Upset

Shock in Paradise! Opposition Leader Patrick Herminie Topples Seychelles President in Historic Election Upset By BoldTruth Staff In a stunning political earthquake that’s shaken the idyllic Indian Ocean nation, opposition chief Patrick Herminie...

Former speaker Patrick Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election

Former Seychelles parliament speaker Patrick Herminie defeated President Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off election, official results showed on Sunday, restoring full control of the archipelago nation's government to its longtime ruling party....

Preview: Seychelles vs Gambia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Seychelles and Gambia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Gambia aim to close their World Cup campaign on a positive note as they face Group F whipping...

OPINION:Madagascar political instability and Ravalomanana’s proximity to the eSwatini Monarchy smells,King Mswati might be involved in ongoing attempts to oust President Andry Rajoelina.

By Wandile Dludlu. The small Island Nation of Madagascar isolated in the thunderous oceans far west south of the tip of Africa is in flames from hungry, angry, and gatvol generation of youths, The country's fragile political and constitutional...

AU congratulates Patrick Herminie on Seychelles presidential victory

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Sunday congratulated Patrick Herminie on his election as Seychelles' president-elect. Herminie won the presidential runoff with 52.7 percent of the...

Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday’s runoff vote, according to official results released early on Sunday. Herminie garnered 52.7 per cent of the...

Opposition Leader Patrick Herminie Defeats President Ramkalawan In Seychelles Election Upset

Seychelles’ main opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election, defeating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan in a tense runoff that ended years of ruling party dominance. According to official...

Seychelles HE taps into the power of regional partnerships

SEYCHELLES-AFRICA The higher education system of Africa’s least populous country – the Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles – is increasingly reaching out to universities in other African countries in order to expand its educational offerings,...

Opposition leader Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

President-elect Patrick Herminie gives a speech after winning the runoff presidential election at the Electoral Commission Headquarters in Victoria, Seychelles on Oct 12. (AP) VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct 12, (AP): Opposition leader Patrick Herminie...

Opposition leader wins presidential vote in Seychelles

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday. Herminie garnered 52.7% of the vote, with Ramkalawan...

MEST Africa, Absa Announce 20 Semi-finalists

Twenty startups have been named semi-finalists in the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, announced today by MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org) in partnership with Absa, highlighting the continent’s most promising ventures in FinTech and other...