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World Bank’s FoodSystems 2030
World Bank’s FoodSystems 2030 FoodSystems 2030 is an umbrella multi-donor trust fund that helps countries build better food systems by 2030, progressing towards development and climate goals. It provides critical food and nutrition yet often...

Your essential guide to climate finance
The global ecosystem of climate finance is complex, constantly changing and sometimes hard to understand. But understanding it is critical to demanding a green transition that’s just and fair. That’s why The Conversation has collaborated with...

Russia's shadow tanker fleet has tripled since 2022 – research
Stock Photo: Getty Images The size of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers has grown from fewer than 100 vessels at the beginning of 2022 to between 300 and 600 by early 2025, depending on the counting method. Source: Safety4sea.com,...

Seychelles: Courtesy Call By Ambassador Jardine And Rear Admiral Mattis On Minister Radegonde
(MENAFN- APO Group) On Friday, 27 June 2025, H.E. Henry Jardine, United States Ambassador to Seychelles, and Rear Admiral Michael Mattis, Director of Strategic Effects at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), paid a courtesy call on Mr....

Seychellois coaches explore the future of sports coaching with AI
The coaches in a family photo with Miss Duval, Socga president Alain Alcindor, and secretary general Fatime Kanté (Photo: Contributed) Seychellois coaches explore the future of sports coaching with AI In a bold step toward the future of coaching,...

World Bank Group Appoints New Division Director For Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros And Seychelles
(MENAFN- APO Group) The World Bank Group has appointed Fily Sissoko as the new Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles, effective today. He succeeds Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, who held the position for the...

Seychelles dusts Nigeria, South Africa, others as it recieves 33% of Africa’s blockchain funding
Seychelles has emerged as the undisputed leader in terms of funding for African blockchain businesses. According to the latest African Blockchain Report by CV VC, the country received 31% ($38.35 million) of all blockchain funding on the...

Seychelles: Finnish Ambassador Bids Farewell
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Excellency Mr. Pirkka Tapiola, Ambassador of Finland to Seychelles, paid a farewell courtesy call on President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House this morning, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission of just over...

Yacht Club de Monaco presents summer projects and innovations
Last Monday evening, June 24, Prince Albert II invited the members of the Yacht Club de Monaco to attend a presentation of the club’s flagship projects and welcome new members at the annual summer cocktail party. The club’s 2,500 members from 82...

Johannes Zutt appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia
June 30, Kathmandu The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser. His appointment is effective from July 1, 2025. As the regional Vice President for South Asia, Zutt will...

Jyotika And Suriya Turn Up the Romance on Their Luxe Seychelles Holiday
Last Updated:June 29, 2025, 20:19 IST Suriya and Jyotika’s Seychelles getaway was a picture-perfect blend of romance, luxury, and island adventure. Jyotika Shares Glimpse Of 'Paradise' Trip To Seychelles With SuriyaJyotika and Suriya recently...

Pakistan, Afghanistan no longer part of World Bank’s South Asia region
The people cited above said Pakistan and Afghanistan will now be grouped under the bank’s Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, which would leave the South Asia group with six countries—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri...

India extends warm greetings to Seychelles on National Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended ‘warm greetings’ to Seychelles governement on their National Day. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1939204223058747878 “Warm greetings to FM Sylvestre Radegonde, the Government and the...

World News | India Extends Warm Greetings to Seychelles on National Day
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended 'warm greetings' to Seychelles governement on their National Day. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1939204223058747878 Also Read | Earthquake in Nepal:...

Collaborative Work Between Seychelles And The European Union (EU) Continues To Bear Fruit
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Head of the European Union Delegation for the Seychelles, H.E. Ambassador Oskar Benedikt paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Minister Sylvestre Radegonde, on Friday 27th June 2025, at...

India Hands Over Spares For Seychelles Defence Forces As INS Teg Docks At Port Victoria
(MENAFN- IANS) Victoria/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India on Friday handed over the spares for Seychelles Defence Forces a day after Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Teg arrived at Seychelles' Port Victoria on a five-day operational port call...

INS Teg strengthens India–Seychelles Naval ties with port call, parade, and joint patrols
As part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a four-day port call ending on June 30. The visit aims to bolster...

INS TEG ARRIVES AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES
As part of her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port call scheduled from 26 to 30 Jun 2025 . The visit aims to bolster...
INS Teg arrives at Port Victoria in Seychelles
Victoria [Seychelles], June 27 (ANI): As part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port call scheduled from June 26...

President Ramkalawan Attends Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony For New Seychelles Public Transport Company (SPTC) Depot On Praslin
(MENAFN- APO Group) President Wavel Ramkalawan attended the foundation stone laying ceremony and unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the new Seychelles Public Transport Company (SPTC) depot on Île Eve, Baie Ste Anne, Praslin, on Thursday...