Author: Seychelles News Agency
Kofi Annan and Africa: from the scars of genocide to diplomatic success
Ghana-born Kofi Annan, who died Saturday aged 80, was the first UN chief from sub-Saharan Africa, and it was on this continent that he experienced bot [...]
Seychelles calls on southern African nations to increase maritime stability in the region to attract foreign investors
The President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, has called for an increase in collective action towards maritime security for stability in the region in his [...]
China writes off $ 5.5 million loan to reduce Seychelles’ debt load
The Chinese government has written off a loan to Seychelles worth 37,816,400 renminbi -- or $5.5 million -- after an agreement aimed at supporting Sey [...]
India flood crisis mounts as 324 confirmed dead
The death toll from floods that have triggered landslides and sent torrents sweeping through villages in the Indian state of Kerala trebled Friday to [...]
Seychellois teachers, students traveling to Uganda to see ex-pat teachers’ homeland
To help students better appreciate, show tolerance towards and understand expatriate teachers working in Seychelles, a group of local secondary school [...]
Darfur rebels strengthen foothold in Libya: UN report
Rebel groups from Sudan's Darfur region are strengthening their foothold in Libya, building up their military strength in a bid to return to Sudan and [...]
Seychelles’ President attends southern Africa heads of state meeting in Namibia
The President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, is attending the 38th Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit of heads of states and government [...]
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76
Aretha Franklin, the music icon, legendary singer and "Queen of Soul" loved by millions whose history-making career spanned six decades, died at her D [...]
2 children die in boat accident during holiday period on island in Seychelles
A 9-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy died when a boat capsized following a busy holiday period on La Digue, Seychelles' third-most populated island, [...]
Sri Lanka gets US military funding as China vies for influence
The United States announced Monday it would grant Sri Lanka $39 million to boost maritime security as China develops its strategic hold on the Indian [...]