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 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 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 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 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 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 bids farewell to beloved artist Katty Melanie

Seychelles bids farewell to beloved artist Katty Melanie By Anika Cathene The people of Seychelles gathered yesterday afternoon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to say their final goodbyes to beloved singer, songwriter, director, wife...

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...

Tourism Seychelles strengthens presence in Turkey at GlobeMeets B2B networking event

Tourism Seychelles participated in the third GlobeMeets, an international B2B networking event, held from September 11 to 12, 2025 at Rixos Tersane Istanbul in Turkey. Organised by GlobeMeets International in partnership with TURSAB – the...

Tourism Seychelles elevates global profile through strategic media partnerships

Tourism Seychelles elevates global profile through strategic media partnerships Tourism Seychelles is strengthening its international visibility through high-impact media collaborations with CNN, BBC Global News, and National Geographic. These...

Basketball: Seychelles basketball Federation playoff series

Action from the match between JMSDG (black uniform) and Anse Royale (Photo: Patrick Joubert) PLS Legends men’s division two winners With PLS Legends having already emerged victorious in the men’s Division Two of the Seychelles Basketball...

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,...

Seychelles votes amid concerns over hotel near marine reserve

Citizens in the beach paradise of Seychelles vote this week in tightly fought elections amid concerns over a Qatari hotel complex being built near a world-renowned marine reserve. Voting in the Indian Ocean archipelago runs from Thursday to...

DR. MOSISILI ARRIVES IN SEYCHELLES

by LENASeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025042 Share0 Maseru, Sep. 24— Former Prime Minister (PM) of Lesotho, Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili,, as the Head of the African Union (AU) Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (AU-COMESA) election...

Seychelles karting brings excitement to motorsport on and off the track

Seychelles’ six sim racers faced off against six South African counterparts in a friendly online Sim Racing event last Saturday night (Photo: Contributed) Seychelles karting brings excitement to motorsport on and off the track Following Saturday...

UAE signs MoUs with Seychelles, Uganda on auditing, oversight

The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today, first with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Seychelles, and the second with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of...

UAEAA inks MoUs with Seychelles and Uganda to boost audit ties

The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Seychelles and the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Uganda to boost audit...

Seychellois ITF Level 2 coach Benedict Ethève runs training sessions

Coach Ethève going through one of the drills with the young players (Photo: Patrick Joubert) Former Seychelles number one tennis player Benedict Ethève is back in the country conducting training sessions for a group of competitive junior players...

DR. MOSISILI TO LEAD AU ELECTIONS OBSERVATION MISSION IN SEYCHELLES 

by LENASeptember 21, 2025September 21, 2025051 Share0 Maseru, Sept. 21 — The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the African Union has announced that former Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili has been appointed by the African...