Mahé, Seychelles, Aug 21, 2025 (AFP) - Presidential election campaign starts in Seychelles

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2025-08-21

The Seychelles on Thursday began its presidential election race with incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan taking on opposition leader Patrick Herminie, against a backdrop of a severe drug problem in the Indian Ocean archipelago. Eight candidates are contesting the vote, which takes place from September 25 to 27, according to the Electoral Commission. Ramkalawan, from the Seychelles Democratic Alliance (LDS), is seeking a second term. Before his win in 2020......

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