Victoria, Seychelles, Oct 9, 2025 (AFP) - Seychelles president seeks to hold off opposition in election run-off

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2025-10-09

Polls opened in the Indian Ocean islands nation of the Seychelles on Thursday for a presidential run-off, with environmental and economic questions at the forefront of the election. Seychelles has the highest wealth per capita in Africa -- around $18,000 according to the World Bank -- but is vulnerable to climate change and faces widespread drug addiction. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie narrowly defeated President Wavel Ramkalawan by 48.8 p......

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