Latest news in Seychelles? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
Key news developments and official updates in Seychelles as of September 8, 2026:
- Official Appointments at State House: The Office of the President announced the official appointment of Corrine Rose as Deputy Attorney General, following her recent tenure as Acting Attorney General. Social News XYZ
- Regional Bilateral Cooperation with Mauritius: Senior officials from Seychelles and Mauritius are meeting on September 8–9 ahead of the 14th Session of the Mauritius–Seychelles Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (CBC), aiming to deepen legal frameworks, institutional cooperation, and joint regional economic strategies. Government of Mauritius
- Climate & Meteorological Alerts: The Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) issued warnings regarding developing El Niño conditions and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole phase heading into the upcoming rainy season, forecasting increased risks of heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides across Mahé and neighboring islands. Seychelles News Agency
- International Recognition in Tourism: Former tourism minister and current Ambassador-at-Large Alain St Ange received the 2026 Clevenard Global Award in Alicante, Spain, highlighting Seychelles’ ongoing initiatives in cultural diplomacy, eco-tourism, and sustainable heritage preservation. Seychelles News Agency
- Legislative Developments: The National Assembly recently voted to approve the National Awards (Repeal) Bill, dissolving the National Awards Committee amid debates concerning transparency, while preserving all honors previously conferred. Seychelles Nation