Tag: Seychelles
India, African nations deepen naval ties with first-ever joint maritime drill in Tanzania
India and nine African nations have launched the sea phase of AIKEYME-25 — or Africa India Key Maritime Engagement — the first-ever joint naval drill ... Read More
Africa Visa Openness Index 2024: mixed progress with many challenges lying ahead
The number of African countries offering e-visas has risen from 9 in 2016 to 26 in 2024, the latest addition of the Africa Visa Openness ... Read More
Supreme Court of Seychelles charges 8 Iranians for illicit drugs trafficking
The Supreme Court of Seychelles has charged 8 Iranians, the crew of a vessel, for the importation of illicit drugs to the African archipelago. The ... Read More
Seychelles: Central Bank Chief steps down in March 2024
The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) Caroline Abel, will leave her position in March 2024 when her contract ends. C. Abel made ... Read More
Seychelles introduces license for spanner crab fishery amid increasing interest
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) introduced a license for the fishing of the spanner crab species, the country’s State-run news agency reports citing a top ... Read More
US unveils new multinational naval protection force to stop Houthi attacks in Red Sea
The United States and a host of other nations are creating a new global security force 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' to help protect and defend ships ... Read More
Seychelles lifts state of emergency measure after explosion, rains, flooding in northern region
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan announced Thursday afternoon that the African country was no longer under state of emergency after the northern region of Mahe was ... Read More
AfDB loans Seychelles $33m as strengthened response to climate change, transition to clean energy
The board of directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan worth $33 million to Seychelles destined to strengthen the country’s response ... Read More
India lifts ban on rice export to seven countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Guinea, Seychelles
India has validated exports of rice to seven countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Guinea and Seychelles several months after banning the export of the crop ... Read More
Seychelles: Opposition leader, others charged with witchcraft
The Magistrate Court of Seychelles has charged Patrick Herminie, leader of Seychelles main opposition party, United Seychelles (US), and seven other men with witchcraft-related offences, ... Read More