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Russia's shadow tanker fleet has tripled since 2022 – research
Stock Photo: Getty Images The size of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers has grown from fewer than 100 vessels at the beginning of 2022 to between 300 and 600 by early 2025, depending on the counting method. Source: Safety4sea.com,...
Researchers issue warning after making troubling discovery in ocean fossils: 'This is not good news for us'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A study of ancient corals has revealed troubling...

Africa’s digital dawn: Powering growth through technology
From fintech revolutions to smart cities, here are some of the African countries leveraging innovation to reshape their economies and claim a stake in the global tech frontier. Africa is undergoing a transformative phase, with several nations...

Seychelles: Courtesy Call By Ambassador Jardine And Rear Admiral Mattis On Minister Radegonde
(MENAFN- APO Group) On Friday, 27 June 2025, H.E. Henry Jardine, United States Ambassador to Seychelles, and Rear Admiral Michael Mattis, Director of Strategic Effects at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), paid a courtesy call on Mr....

Seychellois coaches explore the future of sports coaching with AI
The coaches in a family photo with Miss Duval, Socga president Alain Alcindor, and secretary general Fatime Kanté (Photo: Contributed) Seychellois coaches explore the future of sports coaching with AI In a bold step toward the future of coaching,...

India extends warm greetings to Seychelles on National Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended ‘warm greetings’ to Seychelles governement on their National Day. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1939204223058747878 “Warm greetings to FM Sylvestre Radegonde, the Government and the...

World News | India Extends Warm Greetings to Seychelles on National Day
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended 'warm greetings' to Seychelles governement on their National Day. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1939204223058747878 Also Read | Earthquake in Nepal:...

Seychelles dusts Nigeria, South Africa, others as it recieves 33% of Africa’s blockchain funding
Seychelles has emerged as the undisputed leader in terms of funding for African blockchain businesses. According to the latest African Blockchain Report by CV VC, the country received 31% ($38.35 million) of all blockchain funding on the...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Kenya’s PS Imbunya joins ESAMI Governing Board
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya today officially joined the Governing Board of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). The induction session, held...

Your essential guide to climate finance
The global ecosystem of climate finance is complex, constantly changing and sometimes hard to understand. But understanding it is critical to demanding a green transition that’s just and fair. That’s why The Conversation has collaborated with...

Travelbag names Thailand as the world’s safest destination
Long-haul travel specialist firm Travelbag reports that, based on several key factors, Thailand is the safest place in the world to visit in 2025. The online travel platform analysed data from research company Numbeo with regard to local safety...

Cable & Wireless hosts congratulatory luncheon for Team Seychelles
Cable & Wireless hosts congratulatory luncheon for Team Seychelles Cable & Wireless Seychelles, in collaboration with the Youth and Sports department, and the Seychelles Football Federation, hosted a special luncheon in honour of Team Seychelles,...

Canon, Coral Spawning Lab and Nature Seychelles team up to regenerate coral reefs
Canon, Coral Spawning Lab and Nature Seychelles team up to regenerate coral reefs Canon EMEA is partnering with Nature Seychelles, a leading non-profit organisation in the Western Indian Ocean, and the Coral Spawning Lab (CSL), to lead a...

Seychelles Trading Corporation launches US$8M cold storage facility
SEYCHELLES – A new cold storage facility built by the Seychelles Trading Corporation (STC) officially opens in Bois de Rose, aiming to improve the country’s ability to store and distribute food. The facility, which cost approximately US$8.1...

James Ellsmoor | International Sustainability Summits highlight benefits of collaboration, inclusivity
OVER THE course of the past few weeks, several major regional and international events focused on sustainability and the environment have served as a reminder that to achieve the prosperous future we want for local, regional, and global...
The Seychelles: A Historical Perspective
The Seychelles archipelago between 4 and 10 degrees south of the Equator lies in the western Indian Ocean between Madagascar and India. The collective landmass of the 115 granite and coral islands is 455km2, and this is quite minuscule in...

Research Vessel Malizia Explorer Christened
by Team Malizia 6 Jun 11:06 PDT 6 June 2025 Team Malizia proudly announces the christening of its sailing research vessel, Malizia Explorer, in a ceremony held this afternoon at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM). Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: What To Know Before Visiting These ‘Bucket List’ Destinations
Many of us have a “bucket list” destination, a place we’ve dreamed of traveling to for years. Due to social media, it’s easy for our expectations to get lost in a sea of perfectly curated pictures. After endless scrolling, you may save for months...

Coral reef restoration gets boost in Seychelles
A new project aims to breed genetically diverse reefs to protect these vital habitats from climate change. Non-profit organisation Nature Seychelles has teamed up with Coral Spawning Lab and Canon EMEA for a new project aimed at restoring and...