Latest news in Seychelles? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
The key news developments in Seychelles around September 10, 2026:
- Cabinet Decisions on Economy and Governance: Following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, the government endorsed a new Policy Framework for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to replace the 1995 International Trade Zone Act. The reforms introduce dedicated zones for financial services, free ports, logistics, and the blue economy. The Cabinet also approved the creation of a national Hydrographic Office under the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority and re-established the Blue Economy Council. State House Seychelles
- Maritime Security Concerns: Major General Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces, warned of escalating maritime security risks in regional waters, citing renewed Somali piracy attempts off the East African coast alongside wider commercial shipping threats from projectile strikes across the Red Sea and Gulf routes. Seychelles News Agency
- Launch of the “Welcome to Puberty” Health Initiative: First Lady Véronique Herminie inaugurated a nationwide adolescent health program at the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education. Targeted at secondary school students, the initiative focuses on adolescent reproductive education, mitigating teenage pregnancy rates, and distributing sanitary resources. Seychelles News Agency+ 1
- Disaster Risk Financing & Social Protection: The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade, and Investment signed a performance pact with the Agency for Social Protection under the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) program. The agreement establishes pre-arranged cash transfer systems to quickly aid families impacted by extreme flooding, landslides, or coastal disasters. Seychelles News Agency+ 1
- Severe Weather Preparedness: In response to seasonal forecasts indicating heightened risks from El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole patterns, authorities launched coordinated infrastructure desilting and drainage maintenance across the main islands to manage anticipated flood and landslide hazards. State House Seychelles