Author: Seychelles News Agency

One out of every two children between eight to ten years old in Seychelles is obese as a result of low physical activity and poor diet, a new scientif [...]

US, Europe shun Saudi conference over Khashoggi

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and senior ministers from Europe on Thursday pulled out of an investment conference in Saudi Arabia, deepening th [...]

Search for oil to begin in Seychelles-Mauritius managed area

A new survey to explore potential oil reserves is expected to begin in an area jointly managed by Seychelles and Mauritius. The chief executive of Pe [...]

Civilians flee Comoros bloodshed as govt forces reinforced

Comoros security forces intensified their crackdown against anti-government rebels on the island of Anjouan on Thursday, with witnesses reporting heav [...]

Travel warning issued for Seychellois in South Africa after woman is kidnapped for 3 days

The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Seychelles police are advising all Seychellois citizens to remain vigilant when travelling abroad after a Se [...]

UK PM says open to longer post-Brexit transition

Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed Thursday that Britain would consider extending the transition period after Brexit for a few months if needed to a [...]

New energy policy is a roadmap to increase Seychelles’ renewable energy use to 15 percent

A first draft of a proposed policy on energy efficiency in Seychelles with clearer guidelines on how to provide at least 15 percent of the island nati [...]

A look at 6 gifts given to President Faure of Seychelles

A new exhibition in Seychelles showcases gifts given to President Danny Faure over the last 12 months. The gifts were given by heads of state and dign [...]

DRC Ebola outbreak not global emergency ‘at this time’: WHO

A deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is deeply worrying, but does not yet merit being labelled a global health emergency, t [...]