Seychelles starts work on landmark floating solar project

Seychelles has launched construction of its first utility-scale floating solar power plant, a 5.8MW project in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island. It is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting the country’s renewable energy targets. The...

Report shows impact of anti-LGBT laws on queer Tanzanians

LGBT Voice Tanzania calls on the state to protect all queer people Two Tanzanian men with rainbow flags. (Photo courtesy of LGBT Voice Tanzania) A report from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group LGBT Voice Tanzania describes the destruction that systemic...

Team Seychelles earns continental praise after brilliant display

Africa Aquatics spotlights Seychelles’ breakthrough performance at Zone IV championships In a powerful demonstration of national spirit and athletic excellence, the Seychelles national swimming team has earned the admiration of the entire African...

Seychelles Heads to Run-Off Presidential Vote

Seychelles is preparing to conduct a rerun of its presidential elections between the two primary candidates, as no decisive winner was announced. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the votes compared to incumbent President Wavel...

Qair starts construction of floating solar plant in Seychelles

Qair has launched construction of the Seysun Lagoon floating photovoltaics (PV) plant, a 5.8 MW project located in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island, Seychelles. The ceremony was held in the presence of Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture,...

Seychelles will hold a rerun vote after no outright winner in presidential election, according to official results

President invites Japanese business community to explore Sri Lanka’s emerging economic opportunities

– DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a landmark LKR 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the country’s most vital resource – the ocean. This pioneering bond, carrying an expected rating...

Seychelles Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Tight Race

Seychelles’ presidential election is set for a runoff after no candidate secured the required majority in the first round. According to the electoral commission, the incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan of the Linyon Demokratik...

Supreme Court faces key decisions on climate lawsuits targeting energy companies

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A judicial consensus is forming against climate lawfare, but the U.S. Supreme Court must still end environmental extortion of American energy. In two landmark cases, the court will soon have the...

Seychelles will hold a rerun vote after no outright winner in presidential election, according to official results

VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Seychelles will hold a rerun vote after no outright winner in presidential election, according to official… VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Seychelles will hold a rerun vote after no outright winner in presidential...

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%...

International sports brief

South Africa stripped of World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player South Africa have been stripped of three points in their World Cup qualifying campaign for fielding an ineligible player, denting their hopes of reaching next year’s...

Sports, the unstoppable force uniting Seychelles

Sports, the unstoppable force uniting Seychelles As Seychelles moves through a vibrant yet often tense election period, one force continues to rise above political divides and bring the nation together, and that is sports. Recent landmark events...

Minister welcomes new Junee prison recruits at official commissioning

Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong will attend the Ceremony today to celebrate the cohort’s achievement and unveil a plaque to mark the Centre’s transition back to Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) on 1 April 2025. This marks the first...

Seychelles: Runoff To Decide Presidency After First Round Stalemate

Home Africa Seychelles: Runoff To Decide Presidency After First Round Stalemate Neither candidate surpassed the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the first round. The electoral commission said on Sunday that Seychelles’...

Seychelles Presidential Elections 2025: What Is At Stake For India?

The 2025 presidential elections in Seychelles have entered a decisive phase, with results now forcing a runoff between the leading contenders. For Seychelles’ external partners—particularly India—the outcome holds significant implications for...

Andersen Consulting Expands Capabilities in Mauritius and Seychelles

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 30, 2025-- Andersen Consulting bolsters its capabilities with the addition of collaborating firm Perigeum Capital Ltd, a leading corporate finance advisory firm headquartered in Mauritius with an office in...

Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says

Egypt referee to officiate Nigeria, Benin World Cup qualifiier

FIFA has appointed Egyptian referee Omar Amin Mohamed Amin Mohamed to officiate Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on 14 October. He will be assisted by countrymen Mahmoud Ahmed...

Seychelles to hold presidential election run-off

Seychelles will hold a run-off between the top two presidential candidates after neither won a clear majority in election results on Sunday. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie narrowly won the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan by 48.8...