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Nigeria says to sign Africa free trade pact
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the landmark African free trade agreement during the upcoming African Union meeting in Niger, his office [...]
United Seychelles begins process to select presidential candidate; Faure only one so far
The Seychelles’ ruling party, United Seychelles (US), has started the process of choosing a candidate for the 2020 presidential elections.
Since last [...]
Tunisia, South Africa complete Cup of Nations last-16 line-up
Tunisia and South Africa filled the final two places in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 draw Tuesday after a tense finish to the group stage in Egyp [...]
UN tells Iran to stick to nuclear deal after breaching cap
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged Iran to stick to its commitments under the nuclear deal and address differences through a disput [...]
Air Mauritius returns to Seychelles, increasing regional trade, tourism and airline competition
Air Mauritius returned to Seychelles on Tuesday after a 14-year absence, touching down at 11.10 a.m. local time to become the 15th airline to connect [...]
Travellers to Sri Lanka should still take precautions, Seychelles’ government advises
The Seychelles’ Department of Foreign Affairs is advising Seychellois travelling to Sri Lanka to exercise maximum precaution now that Sri Lankan autho [...]
Kenya court blocks East Africa’s first coal plant
Kenya's environment court blocked recently the construction of a coal-fired power station on the country's idyllic Indian Ocean coast, in a move haile [...]
New association for chefs in Seychelles offers platform for advancement and growth
Chefs in Seychelles now have a platform that brings them together, providing members with training through which they can take part in national and in [...]
US, Seychelles sign agreement to ensure tax compliance by Americans
The United States has signed an agreement with Seychelles’ government to ensure tax compliance by Americans who live in the island nation or have busi [...]
National Assembly bill expected to give citizens in Seychelles right to petition for a referendum
Citizens of Seychelles are expected to have the power to push for a referendum by means of a petition, which is the subject of a bill submitted to the [...]