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• Burundi, Kenya, and Uganda are already in their planting season, while Seychelles and Somalia are expected to begin in April-May, followed by Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan in June-July. IFDC
• Beginning in late February, a newly acquired superyacht will sail the remote Seychelles and the untapped Spice Islands of Tanzania for small ship line Aqua Expeditions. AFAR Media
• Mauritius and Seychelles import 77% and 90% of their food requirements respectively, highlighting the vulnerability of the food systems of the two Small Islands Developing States to external shocks. UNDP
• As a safe holiday experience remains essential, all visitors to Seychelles will still require travel insurance in addition to their medical insurance cover and are encouraged to book their stay at a certified accommodation. For Immediate Release | Official News Wire for the Trav
• Seychelles has made significant strides in promoting the rights and opportunities of women, ensuring that they are not only participants but also leaders in societies. Parliament of Zimbabwe
• Plans vary in ambition and target dates - for example, in 2015 Cabo Verde set a target share of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 in its national plan; in 2010 Seychelles targeted a 15% share by 2030. IRENA
• There are already 2026 winter sun deals available, starting from just £799 for getaways to the Seychelles, Marbella, the Dominican Republic and Mauritius. The Independent
• As African destinations gain traction among adventure and safari travelers, dengue exposure is becoming a more recognized risk, particularly in East Africa and island nations like Mauritius and Seychelles. Jetsetter Guide
• There were very high risks of money laundering and terrorist financing if VASPs were allowed to operate without regulation. / Seychelles Legal Nodes
• Costa Rica committed to protecting all of its coastal wetlands by 2025, and the Seychelles has committed to completely protecting its mangroves and seagrasses by 2030. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
• Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island will create a new benchmark for luxury in the Indian Ocean, with the resort just over 130 kilometers south of Mahe, in a pristine atoll fringed by palm forests, migratory seabirds and turtles, and protected by its own lagoon and coral reef. Hilton
• The reliance on tourism in many SIDS, such as Seychelles and Maldives, leads to trade deficits that are two or three times higher than the median for developing countries, enhancing their vulnerability to external shocks. International Institute for Environment and Development
• The Seychelles Department of Blue Economy will lead the circular economy projects, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and agencies, including the Land Waste Management Agency. Afrik 21

Last updated: 19 June 2026