Staff Writer

  "It is with profound sadness that I have learned of the passing of Katty Melanie, one of Seychelles’ most beloved and talented female singers. Katty’s voice, music and artistry have touched the hearts of generations of Seychellois, becoming part of the soundtrack of our nation’s cultural identity. Through her music, she carried the spirit of Seychelles to every home and celebration, leaving behind a legacy that will live on […]

  As part of its activities, the Technical Observation Mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the Constitutional Referendum in Guinea paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Morissanda KOUYATÉ, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Guineans Abroad of the Republic of Guinea, on September 19, 2025, in Conakry, Guinea. Welcoming the ECOWAS Technical Mission, H.E. Dr. Morissanda KOUYATÉ expressed appreciation to the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea, H.E. Louis-Blaise AKA-BROU, for his […]

  Ms. Cillia Ardyna Mangroo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Seychelles, formally presented her credentials as Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva to Her Excellency, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO in Geneva on Monday 15 September 2025. During this event, Ambassador Mangroo engaged with DG Okonjo-Iweala on key trade issues to the Seychelles, including the country’s role in the ongoing negotiations […]

  H.E. Paulette ADJOVI YEKPE, Ambassador of Benin to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, paid a farewell visit to H.E. Omar Alieu Touray on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the end of her mission in Abuja, Nigeria. During their talks, which were attended by Mr. Abdou Kolley, Chief of Staff to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, the two sides exchanged views on various issues of regional political interest […]

  A seminar on food safety was conducted for farmers, agricultural experts, and partners from the sub-zones of Segeneity, Mai-Aini, and Dekemhare. The seminar took place in Dekemhare city on 16 September. At the seminar, Mr. Petros Habtemicael, plant control expert in the Southern Region, gave an extensive briefing on the safe use of pesticides. Stressing the care that should be taken with crops until harvest, Mr. Petros called on […]

  The president of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Sidi Ould Tah, paid a courtesy visit on Wednesday to the President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara. Ould Tah expressed his gratitude to the Ivorian leader for the support he received during his election in May becoming the ninth president of the pan-African multilateral institution. After the meeting, Ould Tah accompanied by Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Economy, Planning and Development, […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Republic of Congo have signed a memorandum of understanding on the hosting and organization of the Bank’s 2026 Annual Meetings, scheduled to take place in May next year. Anatole Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo, attended the signing ceremony as along with other members of the Congolese government. Ludovic Ngatsé, Congo’s Minister of the Economy, Planning, Statistics, and […]

  The Namibian Competition Commission has granted approval for Horizon Corporation to acquire an 80% stake in the Kombat Mine from Canadian firm Trigon Metals, marking a key step in bringing the mine back into operation. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) welcomes the deal as a strong example of investment that combines financial returns with local development benefits. The transaction still requires final authorization from the TSX Venture Exchange […]

  Invest Africa US is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Stroud as Chief Executive Officer. Based in Washington, D.C., Shannon will drive the organization’s U.S. strategy and growth, raising Invest Africa’s profile, strengthening partnerships, and deepening investor engagement with opportunities across Africa and within the U.S. Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com) is a global platform with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Middle East and Africa. Shannon brings over […]