Representing the SADC
Young Portuguese citizens hold placards as they arrive at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for a hearing in a climate change case involving themselves against 32 countries, in Strasbourg, eastern France, on September 27, 2023. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on September 27, 2023, began hearing a case brought by six … Read More “Youth bring climate case to Europe rights court” »
Firefighters check the damage in an event hall in Qaraqosh, also known as Hamdaniyah, after a fire broke out during a wedding, killing at least 100 people and injuring more than 150, on September 27, 2023.(Photo by Zaid AL-OBEIDI / AFP) Photo license Purchase photo (AFP) – At least 100 people were killed when a … Read More “At least 100 killed in Iraq wedding fire tragedy” »
The MOU was signed by Danny Lucas, chairperson of the ECS, and Shri Rajiv Kumar, chief election commissioner of the Election Commission of India (ECI). (Election Commission Seychelles) Photo license The Electoral Commission of Seychelles (ECS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in electoral management with its counterpart from India. The MOU was … Read More “Electoral commissions of Seychelles and India sign MOU on electoral management” »
CBS will maintain the monetary policy at 2 percent for the fourth quarter of the year. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – The board of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) is maintaining a relaxed monetary policy rate of 2 percent for the last three months of the year, a top official said on Tuesday. … Read More “Central Bank of Seychelles maintains monetary policy rate at 2% in Q4” »
The Ocean Panel is a high level global initiative that allows world leaders to build momentum. (State House) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – Seychelles has become a member of the Ocean Panel, an initiative that allows world leaders to work towards a sustainable ocean economy among others. State House said in a press … Read More “Sustainable ocean economy: Seychelles becomes member of the Ocean Panel” »
People walk past eSwatini parliamentary election billboards on September 19, 2018 in Lobamba. Winners from the 59 constituency ballots take seats in a parliament over which the king has control. He also appoints a further 10 directly. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP) Photo license Purchase photo (AFP) – The last absolute monarchy in Africa, … Read More “Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, holds elections” »
A prototype of a solar-powered pesticide sprayer the former National Institute for Science Technology and Innovation developed for farmers. (Seychelles Nation) Photo license Seychelles has presented its draft Science Technology and Innovation (STI) policy review to relevant parties and held a two-day workshop to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue about the role of science STI in national … Read More “Seychelles reviews science, technology and innovation policy with UNCTAD support “ »
Ramkalawan was elected by acclamation on Monday at the seventh session of the organisation’s General Assembly. (State House) Photo license Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan is the new president of SIDS DOCK, a small island developing states initiative for renewable energy and sustainable development. In a press release on Tuesday, SIDS DOCK said that Ramkalawan … Read More “Seychelles’ President assumes presidency of SIDS DOCK” »
The court ordered that the suspects remain in police custody while the investigation continues. (Seychelles Nation) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – A Tanzanian national and five Seychellois arrested in a suspected witchcraft case, related to two bodies that were dug up from a cemetery in August and other acts of vandalism and witchcraft, were remanded … Read More “Witchcraft case: Seychelles court remands 6 suspects for 10 days” »
Refugees wait after crossing the border and arriving at a registration centre of the Armenian foreign affairs ministry, near the border town of Kornidzor, on September 25, 2023. The first group of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees since Azerbaijan’s lighting assault against the separatist region entered Armenia on September 24, 2023, an AFP team at the border said. … Read More “Thousands flee enclave as Azerbaijan, Armenia envoys to meet” »
