Author: Seychelles News Agency
Motsepe confirms AfCon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge
African football chief Patrice Motsepe confirmed on Tuesday that the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCon) will go ahead as planned in Cameroon next month de [...]
‘Rainbow Nation’ S.Africa bids goodbye to much-loved Tutu
Liz Cowan, a 65-year-old white social worker, grew up in apartheid South Africa being told that the charismatic black cleric Desmond Tutu was a dange [...]
2 suspects related to arms case in Seychelles remanded by order of Supreme Court
Two suspects arrested in connection with a terrorism case in which three people have already been charged have been remanded by the Supreme Court unt [...]
Seychelles sees COVID cases rise amidst Omicron; health rules enforced over New Year
A spike in COVID-19 cases in Seychelles following Christmas celebrations is likely due to the presence of the Omicron variant in the island nation, a [...]
2021: Events that marked a tumultuous year 2021
From the Covid pandemic to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and extreme weather, we look back on the key events of 2021.
- Covid not going away - [...]
WHO warns of ‘very high’ Omicron risk as Covid surges worldwide
Omicron still poses "very high" risk and could overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO warned on Wednesday, as the highly transmissible coronavirus var [...]
Seychelles Police open investigation in apparent strangulation death of Sri Lankan national
An investigation has started in the death of a Sri Lankan national after the autopsy report showed that he died by strangulation, the Seychelles Poli [...]
Third doses of COVID-19 vaccine available at Seychelles’ regional health centres
The administration of COVID-19 vaccines in Seychelles moved to regional health centres this week on the three main islands -- Mahe, Praslin and La Di [...]
Adieu Prince Philip and Desmond Tutu: 2021’s notable deaths
From Britain's Prince Philip to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu, here are some of the most notable deaths of 2021.
- January -
Phil Spector [...]
South Africa court suspends Shell seismic survey plan
A South African court on Tuesday blocked Shell from using seismic waves to explore for oil and gas in the Indian Ocean, in a victory for environmenta [...]