Category: News
President of Seychelles urges Russia to help combat climate change at Russia-Africa summit
President Danny Faure said he is counting on Russia to lead in the fight against climate change, a statement made at the historic, first Russia-Africa [...]
Solomons vetoes Chinese ‘lease’ on Pacific island
A Chinese company's attempt to lease an entire island in the Pacific archipelago was unlawful and will not be allowed to go ahead, the Solomon Islands [...]
Minister says oil on Brazil beaches ‘probably’ Venezuelan
Large blots of oil that have turned up on more than 130 Brazilian beaches are "very probably" of Venezuelan origin, Brazil's environment minister said [...]
Seychelles, EU agree on new fishing deal worth 58 million euros for island nation
A new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and protocol between Seychelles and the European Union will be signed in January, the Minister for F [...]
Study: No reason to be alarmed at mobile phone frequency radiation in Seychelles
Exposure from radiofrequency electromagnetic fields radiation in Seychelles is well below recommended international guidelines for public exposure, a [...]
As Kremlin scrambles for Africa, Putin praises ties at major summit
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted a major summit aimed at reviving Russia's influence in Africa, telling leaders from the continent he woul [...]
Violent protests against Madagascar’s ‘new city’
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Madagascar overnight after stone-throwing demonstrators stormed the construction site of a controve [...]
Tropeko: A coconut oil from Seychelles that is both tropical and eco
A Seychellois entrepreneur is keeping alive the traditional plantation industry through the production of locally made virgin coconut oil.
Mustafa Bri [...]
Prince William and President of Seychelles discuss island nation’s ocean governance
The President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, shared the progress the island nation has made in ocean governance and marine protection in a meeting with P [...]
Brexit delay looms after UK MPs demand more time to debate deal
European Council President Donald Tusk said Tuesday he will recommend EU leaders grant another Brexit extension, hours after British MPs rejected Prim [...]