Author: Seychelles News Agency
African governance: Seychelles ranks 2nd on Mo Ibrahim Index
Seychelles has been ranked second in the Overall Governance category of the newly released Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance for 2022.
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Israel, Gaza militants trade missiles after deadly West Bank raid
Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip traded missile fire Friday, raising fears of a further escalation after one the deadliest army raid [...]
Biden reelection bid not official, but fundraising to begin: source
US President Joe Biden -- who has not yet announced any plans to run for reelection, though he's openly considering another campaign -- will attend tw [...]
Sea cucumbers: Seychelles Fishing Authority’s survey points to over-exploited species
Some sea cucumber species appear to be resilient to heavy fishing pressure while others show clear signs of over-exploitation according to a recently [...]
France recalls its ambassador from Burkina Faso
France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troo [...]
Pope Francis heads to war-torn DR Congo and South Sudan
Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan next week, delivering a message of peace and reconciliation to two sub-Sahara [...]
Magistrates’ Court orders autopsy on 17-month-old baby found dead in car
The Magistrates' Court of Seychelles has approved an order by the police to carry out an autopsy on a 17-month-old baby who died last Saturday.
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UAE and Seychelles agree on key development projects in housing, sports and health
Key priority projects in housing, sports and health in Seychelles have been approved as part of efforts to consolidate diplomatic relations between th [...]
New Zealand’s new PM known for his candour and poor dress sense
New Zealand's new prime minister does not draw adoring crowds like his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, but is well known throughout the country for his po [...]
Octopus: Seychelles conducts a baseline study to assess local fishery
Taking stock and establishing a database of octopus found within the waters of the inner islands of Seychelles is the aim of a project currently being [...]