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...

Seychelles presidential election heads to runoff

Voters queue at a polling station during Seychelles' presidential and parliamentary elections in Victoria, Seychelles, September 27, 2025. /VCG Voters queue at a polling station during Seychelles' presidential and parliamentary elections in...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%

The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held. Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025 With no outright winner, Seychelles will hold a rerun presidential election after the country’s two main contenders...

Seychelles presidential election heads to runoff as no candidate wins majority

VICTORIA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Electoral Commission of Seychelles announced Sunday that the country will proceed to a runoff presidential election, as no candidate secured more than half of the votes in the first round. The results of the...

Syrian official says parliamentary poll deficient but crucial

The upcoming poll on Sunday to choose Syria’s first post Bashar Al Assad parliament lacks wide representation, but will eventually provide for a more pluralistic legislature as part of a five-year transition from the old regime, a member of an...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

Trying to prevent United Seychelles from returning to power, Ramkalawan seeks a second term as the leader of Africa’s smallest country. His governing Linyon Demokratik Seselwa party campaigned on economic recovery, social development and...

Planned Palestine Action protest 'unacceptable' in wake of Manchester attack, says UK home secretary

The decision to go ahead with a mass protest in London in support of a proscribed pro-Palestinian group on Saturday is “unacceptable”, the British home secretary has said following the terror attack on the Jewish community. Shabana Mahmood is now...

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...

Ugandan presidential candidate says that if wins, he will ban Swahili and make French the official language of the country

Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak vows to abolish Swahili if elected “We shall ban Swahili as our national language, we shall ban it, we need French instead.” Mubarak Munyagwa has vowed to abolish Swahili language if he clinches the top...

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...

Seychelles Election

Seychelles president seeks a second term as people vote in African tourist haven

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,...

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 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...

Uganda’s presidential candidate vows to abolish Swahili if elected

Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa / HANDOUT Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has vowed to abolish Swahili language if he clinches the top seat. Speaking in a video making rounds on social media, Munyagwa said Swahili...

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...

World : Seychelles Presidential Election Heads To Runoff As No Candidate Wins Majority

VICTORIA, Sept. 28 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Electoral Commission of Seychelles announced Sunday that the country will proceed to a runoff presidential election, as no candidate secured more than half of the votes in the first round, Xinhua...

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...