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Dubai ex-ruler's palace in Seychelles to be turned into luxury resort

Dubai ex-ruler's palace in Seychelles to be turned into luxury resort

The palace is located on the highest spot of the Indian Ocean nation's main island, in the village of La Misere.

Seychelles launches probe after parliament shut down over 'gas attacks'

Seychelles launches probe after parliament shut down over 'gas attacks'

Initial concerns of an accidental discharge from the state petroleum company have since been ruled out.

Witchcraft charges against Seychelles opposition leader dropped

Witchcraft charges against Seychelles opposition leader dropped

The case is linked to an investigation into the discovery in August of dug-up bodies.

Seychelles begins clean-up after massive blast

Seychelles begins clean-up after massive blast

Local authorities distribute plywood and plastic sheets to residents to help households make basic repairs to their damaged homes.

Is Africa's dream of visa-free travels becoming a reality?

Is Africa's dream of visa-free travels becoming a reality?

Kenya and Rwanda join Seychelles, Benin and The Gambia in removing visa restrictions for fellow Africans, but challenges remain in reaping the benefits of a borderless continent without compromising jobs and security.

Seychelles lifts state of emergency imposed after blast

Seychelles lifts state of emergency imposed after blast

President says shops can re-open and that normal movement of the public can resume.

Seychelles president declares state of emergency after blast

Seychelles president declares state of emergency after blast

Authorities said the explosion caused "massive damage" to the Providence Industrial zone and surrounding areas on the main island of Mahe.

Africa’s 20 most powerful passports revealed

Africa’s 20 most powerful passports revealed

While Singapore's passport tops the world in access to most destinations, Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa, allowing visa-free entry into 155 countries.

Seychelles to Sea-chelles: How climate change is hurting island nations

Seychelles to Sea-chelles: How climate change is hurting island nations

In November last year, Tuvalu unveiled plans to build a digital version of itself so that the tiny Pacific island could live on in the metaverse if it is swallowed by the rising sea.