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Chinese Spring Festival: China "willing to deepen cooperation with Seychelles"

China and Seychelles will continue to deepen their relations across various areas in the coming years, said the newly accredited Ambassador Lin Nan in her address at a reception to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival of 2024 on Monday. The Chinese Spring Festival coincides with the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year on February [...]

By | 2024-02-06T15:40:58+00:00 February 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Chinese Spring Festival: China "willing to deepen cooperation with Seychelles"

IOC: Seychelles' journalists learn more about functioning of National Assembly 

Journalists from Seychelles are learning more about the functions of democratic institutions in the island nation that will help them in their coverage of related events in a one-week training being facilitated by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). Eight journalists are attending the training at L'Escale Resort Marina and Spa that is being facilitated by [...]

By | 2024-02-06T12:14:57+00:00 February 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on IOC: Seychelles' journalists learn more about functioning of National Assembly 

Clashes as Senegal parliament delays presidential poll

Senegalese lawmakers voted late Monday to delay this month's presidential election until December, an unprecedented move that has sparked international concern over a country normally seen as a beacon of stability in West Africa. The bill was passed near unanimously, with 105 votes in favor and one against, after opposition deputies were forcibly removed from [...]

By | 2024-02-06T09:05:35+00:00 February 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Clashes as Senegal parliament delays presidential poll

UK's King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, sparking a flood of support from around the world. Charles, who became king upon the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022, has generally enjoyed good health, barring injuries from polo and skiing. [...]

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Mobility project for teachers of French in Seychelles launched

French teachers in the state primary schools in Seychelles will benefit from the expertise and experience of a group of 25 French language teachers from other countries. The sharing of expertise is part of a programme aimed a upping the level of French education in Seychelles. The "Mobility project for teachers of French in the [...]

By | 2024-02-05T18:09:49+00:00 February 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mobility project for teachers of French in Seychelles launched

Tony Mathiot: Seychelles' national treasure, prominent historian and writer is laid to rest

One day after what would have been his 62nd birthday, Seychellois historian Tony Mathiot was laid to rest on Monday. His funeral service was held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in the capital city of Victoria, and he was then buried at the Beau Vallon cemetery in the north of the main island of Mahe. [...]

By | 2024-02-05T17:15:34+00:00 February 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tony Mathiot: Seychelles' national treasure, prominent historian and writer is laid to rest

Seychelles' President sends condolences to Namibia 

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of condolence to his counterpart Dr. Nangolo Mbumba of Namibia following the passing of President Hage Geingob. Hage Geingob died at the age of 82 on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the Namibian capital, Windhoek. After his passing, Vice President Mbumba was sworn in as [...]

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South Africa face Osimhen's Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semis

Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four. Nigeria appear the strongest side left at the competition with [...]

By | 2024-02-05T08:55:35+00:00 February 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on South Africa face Osimhen's Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semis

O'Neill makes history as N.Ireland's first nationalist leader

Michelle O'Neill on Saturday became the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, a historic moment for the British territory prompted by the return of power-sharing after the biggest pro-UK party ended a two-year boycott. In a special sitting, the Northern Ireland Assembly first voted to resume devolved governing and then nominated the pro-Irish unity [...]

By | 2024-02-05T08:47:58+00:00 February 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on O'Neill makes history as N.Ireland's first nationalist leader

Namibia President Geingob, veteran of freedom struggle, dies

Namibia's President Hage Geingob, a veteran of the country's liberation struggle and its first post-independence prime minister, died on Sunday, his office announced. Tributes to the 82-year-old statesman poured in from African leaders who saw him as a hero of the anti-apartheid struggle. Recently, he supported South Africa's complaint against Israel under the Genocide Convention [...]

By | 2024-02-04T20:00:36+00:00 February 4th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Namibia President Geingob, veteran of freedom struggle, dies