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State schools in Seychelles will open in phases for face-to-face class as of March 15, a top official said on Wednesday. The reopening will see a grou [...]

After new legislation, Seychelles submits anti-money laundering report with eye on new rating

Seychelles has submitted its report to the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group for re-rating following a series of legislative cha [...]

Queen vows to address Harry and Meghan racism claims

Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday responded to explosive racism claims from grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, voicing deep concern and sympathisi [...]

Sri Lanka sticks to cremation of Muslim Covid-19 victims despite uproar

Sri Lanka's government insisted Friday on the cremation of all coronavirus victims, rejecting international pleas and recommendations from its own exp [...]

2 shark species in Seychelles keep peace by social distancing, study finds

The sicklefin lemon shark and the blacktip reef shark peacefully coexist in the shallow lagoon of the Seychelles' remote St Joseph Atoll by giving eac [...]

Ship runs aground off Mauritius with fuel aboard

Mauritius deployed its coastguard and armed forces on Monday after a Chinese-flagged trawler containing 130 tonnes of oil ran aground off the Indian O [...]

How much tuna? Seychelles, IOTC meets on sustainability of vital industry

Seychelles joined 30 other member countries of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in a special weeklong session that began Monday to discuss the [...]

Interview: National Assembly speaker seeks balance, not bias, in leadership position

Roger Mancienne was sworn in as speaker of the new National Assembly in October last year, becoming the fourth speaker of the country's parliament sin [...]

Niger’s outgoing president wins coveted Ibrahim prize

Mahamadou Issoufou, who is stepping down as president of coup-prone Niger after two terms in office, on Monday won Africa's top prize for leadership. [...]