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Seychelles’ Path to Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience
Inter Press Service
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July 10, 2025
Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: Dark_Eni/iStock by Getty Images WASHINGTON DC, Jul 10 2025 (IPS) - Seychelles—a...
Seychelles and RISE Advance Sustainable Ports for Small Island States
The Maritime Executive
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[By Mikael Lind, Rajelle Barbe, Sandra Haraldson, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Daniel Adam, David Bianchi, Chrystold Chetty, Sony Payet, Phillippa Samson, and Lennart Swenson] On 6 May 2025, the Seychelles Port Authority (SPA) and Sweden’s RISE have signed...
World Bank: Morocco remains in lower-middle income bracket as Africa shows uneven growth
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Morocco’s Gross National Income per capita reached $3,760 in 2024, keeping the country in the lower-middle-income category, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification report. The figures highlight wide gaps in economic progress...
You can visit a UK beach named among the most idyllic in the world - 'it's the English Seychelles'
GB News
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July 10, 2025
Lounging on a beach and enjoying the sun is what many people look forward to on their holidays, but you don't need to travel far to find a "paradise" island. New research found Pentle Bay on the Isles of Scilly to be one of the world's most...
World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings
Business Day
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July 9, 2025
The World Bank has again ranked Nigeria among the Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), placing Africa’s top oil producer behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon which were categorized as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This ranking comes...
Diageo completes sale of Seychelles Breweries majority stake
The Drinks Business
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July 8, 2025
Diageo has sold the majority of its shares in Seychelles Breweries to IBL Group subsidiary Phoenix Beverages for US$80 million. Diageo first revealed plans to sell its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages...
Thrilling battles and young talents shine in Seychelles karting Cadet round 5
Seychelles Nation
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The four young drivers of the Honda Cadet class (Photo: Contributed) Thrilling battles and young talents shine in Seychelles karting Cadet round 5 The Seychelles Karting National Championship delivered an action-packed round 5 in the Honda Cadet...
World Bank Classifies Nigeria as Lower-Middle Income Economy, Below Libya and Gabon
TechEconomy
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July 7, 2025
Advertisements The World Bank has reaffirmed Nigeria’s status as a Lower-Middle Income Economy (LMIE) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, placing it below conflict-affected Libya and resource-rich Gabon. While Nigeria remains in the...
World Bank Retains Nigeria in Lower-Middle Income Bracket, Below War-Torn Libya and Gabon
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below war-torn Libya as well as Gabon. While Nigeria retained its position in the LMIEs, some...
World Bank: Nigeria Stuck in Lower Middle Income Economy Below Libya, Gabon
This Day
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July 7, 2025
*Stresses country not ranked among heavily indebted poor countries Dike Onwuamaeze For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below...
Seychelles targets growing Chinese market with strategic roadshow and new air links
Seychelles Nation
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Seychelles targets growing Chinese market with strategic roadshow and new air links Tourism Seychelles has reaffirmed its commitment to the Chinese travel market with the successful completion of its 2025 Tourism Roadshow, held from June 18 to 25....
Nigeria Blue Economy Policy: The 1.5 trillion Plus GDP opportunity
TechEconomy
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July 5, 2025
Advertisements Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending, the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of humankind. It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor...
Business News | SDGs Through Arts India Edition Concludes with Bengaluru Showcase
Latestly
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July 3, 2025
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 3: Over three transformative days, art and advocacy came together in the heart of Bengaluru for the first-ever SDGs Through Arts - India Edition. Hosted at the prestigious Conrad Bengaluru, the event marked...
Nigeria blue economy policy: The $1.5t plus GDP opportunity, by Soji Adeleye
Eagle Online
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July 5, 2025
Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending – the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of human kind. It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor countries to...
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The No-Fuss Sandals Jennifer Aniston and Gigi Hadid Wear Start at $12
InStyle
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There are certain places I expect to see flip-flops: the beach, pool, and gym locker room. So this summer, I was a little caught off guard when I saw them in the wild. To my surprise, the practical shoes are having a major fashion moment. Gigi...
Seychelles’ Path to Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience
The European Sting
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July 1, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with IMF. Comprehensive reforms have fueled Seychelles’ journey out of crisis and its continued resilience in the face of shocks Seychelles—a nation of 115 islands in the Indian...
Seychelles' path to macroeconomic stability and resilience - IMF Country Focus
Panapress
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July 2, 2025
02 july 2025 - 07:19:53 MA/AR 261 Views Panafrican News Agency Victoria, Seychelles (PANA) - The IMF Executive Board recently completed the fourth review of Seychelles’ economic performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and...
Exiled Across the Ocean: How the British banished Agyemang Prempeh I and his chiefs to Seychelles
GhanaWeb
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July 5, 2025
More than 120 years ago, the mighty Asante Kingdom, once the beating heart of West Africa’s gold-rich interior, faced the crushing weight of British colonial power. In 1896, British forces finally stormed Kumasi, the cultural and spiritual capital...
Researchers issue warning after making troubling discovery in ocean fossils: 'This is not good news for us'
Yahoo News
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A study of ancient corals has revealed troubling...
Debt's climate link: Reforming global debt architecture is key to unlocking climate finance
Down to Earth
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As the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) kicks off in Seville, Spain, we look at how a massive debt burden on developing countries is holding them back. As an unfit global financial architecture makes accessing...