Author: Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles signs contract for second underwater communications cable to open in 2020
Seychelles will be connected to the Pakistan East Africa Cable Express (PEACE) by a submarine cable system following the signing of contractual docume [...]
UN’s Iraq envoy calls for calm after bloody day in Basra
The United Nations envoy to Iraq called Wednesday for "calm" in Basra, after six died in the bloodiest day of protests over poor public services in th [...]
President of Seychelles says China showing strong commitment to challenges in Africa
China has long understood the Seychelles’ unique character and the complex challenges that face Small Island States, the President of Seychelles said [...]
Japan evacuates major airport after typhoon wreaks havoc
A major airport that was cut off when a huge typhoon smashed through its sole access road was being evacuated Wednesday, as Japan grappled with devast [...]
China’s Xi offers $60 bn Africa aid, says ‘no strings attached’
President Xi Jinping told African leaders Monday that China's investments on the continent have "no political strings attached", pledging $60 billion [...]
King of Morocco returns to Seychelles on personal holiday, report says
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, is on vacation in Seychelles, the Morocco World News reported on Monday.
The Morocco World News wrote that “the kin [...]
Top DR Congo court excludes Bemba from presidential race
The Democratic Republic of Congo's highest court on Monday ended former warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba's bid to stand in this year's presidential election, [...]
After census, Seychelles is armed with more info to amend coco de mer decree
Local authorities in Seychelles are now in a better position to make amendments to the coco de mer decree following the completion of a national censu [...]
Seychelles and China sign agreements as president of island nation continues visit
Seychelles and China will be opening up trade connectivity, deepening investment and industrial cooperation through two newly signed Memoranda of Unde [...]
WFP preparing to provide food aid to 1.1 million Zimbabweans
The World Food Programme said on Friday that it is preparing to provide food aid to 1.1 million Zimbabweans before the next harvest in 2019, as rural [...]