Latest news in Seychelles? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Key developments in Seychelles around September 12, 2026:
- National Climate and Weather Preparedness: The Cabinet approved urgent mitigation and desilting initiatives following warnings from the Seychelles Meteorological Authority regarding strengthening El Niño conditions and a developing positive Indian Ocean Dipole. The country also finalized a disaster risk financing agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Agency for Social Protection under the REPAIR programme to enable rapid cash transfers to households hit by floods or landslides. State House Seychelles+ 1
- Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Framework: Cabinet endorsed a new policy framework and draft bill to repeal the International Trade Zone Act of 1995, establishing specialized economic zones for the blue economy, free ports, trade parks, and financial services. State House Seychelles
- Maritime Safety & Hydrography: Approval was granted to establish the Seychelles Hydrographic Office within the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority to coordinate national marine charting, bathymetry, and search-and-rescue operations. State House Seychelles
- Parliamentary Diplomacy: Speaker of the National Assembly led a parliamentary delegation on an official bilateral visit to India to discuss institutional cooperation and capacity building.
- Law Enforcement & Cybersecurity: Seychelles Police officers concluded specialized training sessions focused on dark web investigations, cyber-enabled financial crimes, and digital surveillance techniques. www.nation.sc
- Domestic Inquiries: Former Vice President Ahmed Afif testified before authorities regarding the implementation and financial terms of the Travizory border management contract. www.nation.sc