Seychelles’ former President France Albert Rene passed away on Wednesday morning at the Seychelles Hospital. He was 83 years old.
Rene who held office from 1977 until he retired in 2004, took over power following a coup d’état in June 5, 1977. James Mancham who was President of the island nation at that time was forced into exile.
Source: Seychelles News Agency
