Seychelles Heads to Run-Off Presidential Vote

Seychelles is preparing to conduct a rerun of its presidential elections between the two primary candidates, as no decisive winner was announced. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the votes compared to incumbent President Wavel...

Nyanchama, Muthomi and Njuguini eager to make Kenya proud

Golfer Mercy Nyanchama in past action at Machakos. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Kenya is preparing to host the East and Central All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT) 2025, welcoming top female golfers from 11 countries in the region. The tournament will...

Seychelles Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Tight Race

Seychelles’ presidential election is set for a runoff after no candidate secured the required majority in the first round. According to the electoral commission, the incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan of the Linyon Demokratik...

President invites Japanese business community to explore Sri Lanka’s emerging economic opportunities

– DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a landmark LKR 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the country’s most vital resource – the ocean. This pioneering bond, carrying an expected rating...

How to buy World Cup 2026 Qualifiers tickets

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, and the thrill of the qualifiers is capturing the hearts of football fans across the globe. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete for the ultimate prize in international football,...

Minister welcomes new Junee prison recruits at official commissioning

Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong will attend the Ceremony today to celebrate the cohort’s achievement and unveil a plaque to mark the Centre’s transition back to Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) on 1 April 2025. This marks the first...

International sports brief

South Africa stripped of World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player South Africa have been stripped of three points in their World Cup qualifying campaign for fielding an ineligible player, denting their hopes of reaching next year’s...

Seychelles: Runoff To Decide Presidency After First Round Stalemate

Home Africa Seychelles: Runoff To Decide Presidency After First Round Stalemate Neither candidate surpassed the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the first round. The electoral commission said on Sunday that Seychelles’...

Report shows impact of anti-LGBT laws on queer Tanzanians

LGBT Voice Tanzania calls on the state to protect all queer people Two Tanzanian men with rainbow flags. (Photo courtesy of LGBT Voice Tanzania) A report from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group LGBT Voice Tanzania describes the destruction that systemic...

Seychelles Presidential Elections 2025: What Is At Stake For India?

The 2025 presidential elections in Seychelles have entered a decisive phase, with results now forcing a runoff between the leading contenders. For Seychelles’ external partners—particularly India—the outcome holds significant implications for...

Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says

Seychelles to hold presidential election run-off

Seychelles will hold a run-off between the top two presidential candidates after neither won a clear majority in election results on Sunday. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie narrowly won the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan by 48.8...

Team Seychelles earns continental praise after brilliant display

Africa Aquatics spotlights Seychelles’ breakthrough performance at Zone IV championships In a powerful demonstration of national spirit and athletic excellence, the Seychelles national swimming team has earned the admiration of the entire African...

Seychelles presidential election heads to runoff

Voters queue at a polling station during Seychelles' presidential and parliamentary elections in Victoria, Seychelles, September 27, 2025. /VCG Voters queue at a polling station during Seychelles' presidential and parliamentary elections in...

Seychelles presidential election heads to runoff as no candidate wins majority

VICTORIA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Electoral Commission of Seychelles announced Sunday that the country will proceed to a runoff presidential election, as no candidate secured more than half of the votes in the first round. The results of the...

Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says

VICTORIA (Reuters) -The Seychelles presidential election will go to a runoff between opposition leader Patrick Herminie and incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan after no clear winner emerged in the first round of voting, the electoral commission...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%

The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held. Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025 With no outright winner, Seychelles will hold a rerun presidential election after the country’s two main contenders...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

Trying to prevent United Seychelles from returning to power, Ramkalawan seeks a second term as the leader of Africa’s smallest country. His governing Linyon Demokratik Seselwa party campaigned on economic recovery, social development and...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

Qair starts construction of floating solar plant in Seychelles

Qair has launched construction of the Seysun Lagoon floating photovoltaics (PV) plant, a 5.8 MW project located in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island, Seychelles. The ceremony was held in the presence of Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture,...