Category: News
Seychelles’ register of voters to be certified on September 15, commission says
The Seychelles' Electoral Commission says the register of voters will be certified on September 15, and that list will be used in the presidential and [...]
W.African bloc urges Mali junta to appoint civilian transition head
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Monday called on Mali's military junta, which seized power last month, to appoint a civilian to head a transi [...]
Typhoon hits South Korea after triggering landslides in Japan
A powerful typhoon lashed South Korea on Monday after smashing into southern Japan with record winds and heavy rains that left up to eight people dead [...]
India passes Brazil for world’s second most virus cases
India overtook Brazil on Monday as the country with the second highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases, even as key metro train lines re-opened [...]
Seychelles’ Central Bank governor warns against speculating on the foreign exchange market
The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) on Monday issued a stern warning against speculating trades on the foreign exchange rate.
Carolin [...]
New plan will tackle climate change effects on north coast of Seychelles’ main island
Dunes and beach berms will be rehabilitated and new vegetation will be planted on the shoreline of the northern part of Seychelles' main island, Mah&e [...]
Mali’s ill-equipped army in spotlight after coup
Mali's army, which staged last month's coup in the war-torn nation, is taking on a role in politics despite being hamstrung by a crippling lack of res [...]
SeyBitz, a new app, aims to become an international platform for the sale of Seychellois music
A new app will soon go online that will provide Seychellois artists with a platform to sell their music on the international market. SeyBitz - wh [...]
Children in Seychelles creating artwork to raise awareness on reef protection
School children from three primary schools in Seychelles are creating artwork to be used to sensitise and raise more awareness about reef protection a [...]
Stricken oil tanker pushed away from Sri Lankan coast
A fire-stricken oil tanker was pushed away from Sri Lanka's coast and into deeper waters on Saturday, rescuers said, after successfully containing the [...]