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UN says ‘race against time’ as new storm nears Madagascar
The UN warned Tuesday that authorities and aid workers were racing against the clock to protect people as Madagascar braces for its fourth tropical s [...]
Renewable energy high on agenda as envoys from Portugal, Germany meet with Seychelles’ president
Seychelles and Portugal will share experiences in renewable energy while looking at the blue economy and sustainable tourism as new areas for bilater [...]
Forum in Seychelles discusses issue of hate crimes as government eyes legislation
The need for hate crime legislation in Seychelles and its content was the subject of a workshop on Saturday facilitated by the Human Dignity Trust (H [...]
US, allies lambast Russia over Ukraine at UN Security Council
The United States and its allies rounded on Russia during an emergency Security Council session Monday, denouncing Vladimir Putin's recognition of re [...]
Investigation shows procedure was not followed in sale of Seychelles’ tanker, official says
A number of legal provisions were not followed in the sale of the Seychelles Pride tanker by the Seychelles Petroleum company (SEYPEC) according to t [...]
‘Fortress Australia’ re-opens to tourists after two-year Covid closure
Jubilant visitors returned to Australia Monday as the country reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists, nearly two years after the island nation i [...]
President of Seychelles nominated as patron of Ocean Decade Alliance
Seychelles has taken another step to reaffirm its contribution to ocean science and leadership among small island developing states with the nominati [...]
Queen catches ‘mild’ Covid soon after 70th anniversary
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive on Sunday for Covid-19 but aides said her symptoms were "mild", as politicians wished Britain's longest-serving mo [...]
Ethiopia starts generating power at Nile mega-dam
Ethiopia began generating electricity from its mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone in the controversial multi-billion dollar project.
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Seychelles conducts census on critically endangered sheath-tailed bat
A census is underway by the Ministry of Environment to determine the current situation of the Seychelles sheath-tailed bat, an endemic species which [...]