Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Thursday rejected an appeal by former president Jair Bolsonaro against an earlier ruling that barred him from running for office for eight years. The court in June blocked Bolsonaro from the next presidential election in 2026, in a ruling that accused him of "abuse of political power and misuse of [...]
Seychelles' tourism department has conducted its first ever Tourism Digital Fair and launched an app through which visitors can plan their itinerary for their stay on the island nation. The aim of the digital fair is to showcase digital innovations in Seychelles. This is being carried out through collaborations with different partners from the telecommunication, [...]
As the world prepares to observe World Heart Day on September 29, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the prevailing challenges posed by heart disease in Seychelles. Heart disease, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, casts a significant shadow over the lives of individuals and communities, demanding our collective attention and action. Heart disease [...]
Voters in Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, cast their ballots on Friday for legislative elections that despite recent -- and deadly -- pro-democracy protests are unlikely to change the political scenery in the tightly controlled kingdom. More than 500,000 people are registered to vote in the impoverished southern African nation, where King Mswati III wields [...]
Seychelles' cooperation with China has yielded tangible results, contributing to the improvement of the lives of the Seychellois people, said Seychelles' Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism in a ceremony to celebrate the 74th anniversary of China on Wednesday. The Chinese Embassy in Seychelles hosted a reception at the Savoy Seychelles Resort and Spa in [...]
Pope Francis is set to create 21 new cardinals from around the world on Saturday, most of whom will one day be eligible to elect his successor -- or become pontiff. The ceremony, called a consistory, is the ninth of Francis' pontificate since his election in 2013. It will be closely watched for clues as [...]
Training and professional development of young Seychellois in the aquaculture sector is expected to become available locally now that the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) has developed a new certification called the Advanced Certificate in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture. The two-year course is yet to be accredited and validated by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority and the [...]
East African leaders on Wednesday hailed the awarding of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a joint bid by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first time the premier sport event in the continent will be staged by three countries after Ghana/Nigeria (2000) and Equatorial Guinea/Gabon (2012) co-hosted previous editions. The trio [...]
At least 100 people were killed when a fire broke out at a wedding attended by hundreds of guests in northern Iraq after fireworks were set off inside, officials said Wednesday. The cause of the Tuesday evening blaze in the mainly Christian town of Qaraqosh was not immediately known but early reports suggested the fireworks [...]
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Wednesday began hearing a case brought by six Portuguese youths against 32 nations for not doing enough to stop global warming, the latest bid to secure climate justice through the courts. The group, aged 11 to 24, say they are suffering from anxiety over their health and "having [...]