Seychelles has maintained its position as Africa’s most powerful passport, climbing to 28th globally with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 152 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The post Seychelles retains spot as Africa’s most powerful passport [Top 10] appeared first on Vanguard News.

A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Operational demonstrations have been a key component of LAMITIYE-2026.

The escalating war in the Middle East and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have paralyzed the global cruise industry’s crucial spring repositioning, stranding vessels and forcing Greek operators to urgently slash their 2026 Mediterranean summer itineraries. As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran enter their sixth day, major cruise lines have anchored ships in Doha, Dubai, and the Seychelles. Greek-owned Celestyal Cruises’ vessels, the Journey and the Discovery, currently sit docked while rattl...

The Ministry of Tourism currently has information on a total of 1397 organized tourists in the Middle East region, most of whom are in Dubai. The second largest group is in Jordan.

A diving submarine named 'Galatea' has sunk off Marie-Louise Island in the Seychelles, with two Swiss nationals reported missing. Seven Swiss individuals were reportedly on board.

Southern Command troops from India have conducted the first tri-services edition of the 'Lamitiye' military exercise with Seychelles.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warns of a rise in Chikungunya cases among travelers returning from Seychelles, though transmission within Europe is deemed unlikely.

A dive safari boat named Galatea sank in the Seychelles on Friday, with several Swiss nationals reported missing among those on board.

Troops from India and Seychelles are scheduled to engage in a joint military exercise named 'Lamitiye' from March 9-20.

Latvia has confirmed three cases of the Chikungunya virus this year, with two cases affecting members of the same family and one unrelated case, all following travel to the Seychelles islands.