Six Seychellois soldiers have begun training to skydive, bringing a new dimension to the country's military and rescue operations. The programme was initiated by the co-owner of Fly Seychelles Skydiving, Francesco Drosi, who approached the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) with the idea. "Every year during the military parade for the National Day, the country invites army [...]
CNN's Ivan Watson talks to Ukraine Territorial Defense Major Serhii Tamarin about Ukraine's unbroken resolve amid Russia's wavering military dominance. Source: Latest CNN News
From airlines in Nigeria to shoppers in Malawi, Africans are feeling the impact of the Ukraine crisis in wrenching increases in the price of fuel, grain and fertiliser. Global oil prices scaled decade-long highs of more than $100 a barrel shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, inflicting a hefty blow to many businesses [...]
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a massive celebration in Moscow marking the eighth anniversary of the annexation of Crimea as Russia. CNN's Nada Bashir reports. Source: Latest CNN News
Changes have been made to the transportation regulation for Seychelles' La Digue Island to make the place more environmentally friendly, a top official said on Thursday. Unlike on Mahe and Praslin, the two most populated islands of Seychelles, the main modes of transportation on La Digue island are mostly bicycles, cars and golf carts. La [...]
It is not just with military might that Russia impacts the world, the country has vast oil and gas reserves. With much of Europe relying on Russian gas, Putin's pipeline diplomacy now has its sights on China. Source: Latest CNN News
The contract of the Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS), May De Silva, has been renewed for another five years. The ACCS was established under the Anti-Corruption Act 2016 which gives it authority to investigate, detect and prevent corrupt practices. It is a self-governing, neutral and independent body that is not subject to the [...]
Russia launched missile strikes near an airport in Lviv on Friday, a strategic Ukrainian city not far from the Polish border that had until now largely been spared from the relentless bombardment witnessed across much of the country during the war. Source: Latest CNN News
CNN's Scott McLean reports from the ground in Lviv, Ukraine, where Ukraine's armed forces say Russia launched six missiles towards an aircraft repair plant. Source: Latest CNN News
The Great Barrier Reef has again been hit with "widespread" bleaching, authorities said Friday, as higher-than-average ocean temperatures off Australia's northeast threaten the already struggling World Heritage site. Surveillance flights over the reef revealed damage due to heat stress ranging from minor to severe bleaching across the 2,300-kilometre (1,243-mile) network of corals, the Great Barrier [...]
