Category: News
India sets world’s highest single-day rise with 78,761 new virus cases
India on Sunday set a new virus record when it reported 78,761 new infections in 24 hours, according to health ministry figures, passing the United St [...]
New online outlet Cosmocreole aims to connect global Seychellois, celebrate women
An online magazine aimed at connecting the island nation and its diaspora by celebrating the achievements of women in Seychelles and beyond is now ava [...]
7 charged in Seychelles for maritime drug trafficking
Seychelles’ Supreme Court on Friday charged seven Seychellois nationals on seven drug-related offences in relation to the seizure of 180 kilogra [...]
UN troubled by fatal Madagascar jailbreak shootings
The UN human rights office said Friday it was "very concerned" by the fatal shooting of 22 inmates in a mass prison breakout in Madagascar and pressed [...]
Fourth sighting in 20 years: Killer whales seen off Seychellois island
A pod of orcas, also known as killer whales, was spotted by a team of the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) along the coast of the remote [...]
Seychelles on Friday launched its 2020-23 strategy to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism activities.
Minister of Finance, Maurice Loustau-Lalanne said the strategy adds to efforts already underway to address the deficiencies in the current system when [...]
European schools reopen with smaller classes, shorter lessons
European nations are pushing ahead with reopening primary schools despite a rise in coronavirus cases, with smaller classes, shorter lessons and mask- [...]
UN urges probe of death threats against Nobel laureate Mukwege
The United Nations rights chief called Friday on the Democratic Republic of Congo to swiftly investigate death threats against Nobel Peace Prize laure [...]
Japan PM Abe announces he will resign over health problems
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Friday he will resign over health problems, in a development that kicks off a leadership contest in the wo [...]
One Seychelles confirms 6 more candidates; will stand alone in Oct vote
The One Seychelles political party has confirmed candidates for six more constituencies ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections [...]