Our favourite Seychelles hotels for a tropical escape

It’s little wonder the palm-dotted Seychelles archipelago, just off Africa’s east coast, is a honeymoon hotspot. Newlyweds will enjoy plenty of romantic downtime here, but it’s a great place for families too. Resorts have good kids’ clubs, and...

WHO and EU join forces to advance digital health in sub-Saharan Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO's Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan...

WHO and the European Union launch collaboration to advance digitized health systems in sub-Saharan Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan...

World News | PM Modi Congratulates Patrick Herminie on Winning Seychelles Presidential Election

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his heartiest congratulations to Dr. Patrick Herminie on his victory in the Presidential Elections in Seychelles, expressing confidence that the long-standing...

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,...

Climate change, diseases threaten Sundarbans National Park, latest IUCN World Heritage Outlook reveals

The Sundarbans National Park has experienced a deterioration in its conservation outlook status from ‘Good with Some Concerns’ to ‘Significant Concerns’ in five years. The status changed from 2020 to 2025, the International Union for Conservation...

Top news of the day: MEA denies involvement in Afghan FM Muttaqi’s presser that excluded women journalists; medical student from Odisha gang-raped in West Bengal, and more

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, during a press conference, in New Delhi, on October 11, 2025 | Photo Credit: ANI MEA denies involvement in Afghan FM Muttaqi’s presser that excluded women journalists The Ministry of External...

Baby giant tortoises thrive in Seychelles after first successful artificial incubation

The slow-motion pitter-patter of tiny giant tortoise feet has been worryingly rare in recent years, but that looks set to change thanks to the first successful hatching of the species with artificial incubation. One week after the intervention,...

Seychelles activists sue government for Qatari development on turtle nesting sites

Victoria Duthil and Lucie Harter at Supreme Court to file constitutional petition We’ve covered the story of rats and royalty at the Seychelles Islands extensively and the next step in stopping the construction of Qatari villas on turtle nesting...

Preview: Seychelles vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Seychelles and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. In an encounter where an upset appears highly unlikely, Ivory Coast will be looking to...

Tanzania doctors begin medical outreach in Comoros

COMOROS: ABOUT 50 Tanzanian medical experts in various specialties have arrived in Comoros for a week-long medical camp aimed at providing specialised health services and strengthening regional medical cooperation. The outreach follows a request...

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...

Hotel InsiderInside the revamped Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offers private villas with stunning ocean and jungle views, ideal for multi-generational families and groups. Dining options include local Creole delicacies and Japanese cuisine, with highlights like octopus...

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...

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...

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 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' 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 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...