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The Seychelles declares a state of emergency after a large explosion in an industrial area on Mahé destroys commercial buildings and nearby residential housing, injuring people and also damaging the Seychelles International Airport. A separate state of emergency is also declared for ongoing floods in the country, which have killed at least three people.
2023-12-7

Seychelles president Wavel Ramkalawan and Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina hold a bilateral meeting in Glasgow to discuss trafficking in the south of Seychelles and maritime security in the Indian Ocean. The two leaders also discuss ways to stop gold smuggling.
2021-11-2

Seychelles becomes the first African country to begin vaccination campaign against COVID-19. One of the first to receive the vaccine is the president Wavel Ramkalawan.
2021-01-11

The Seychelles bans cruise ships until the end of 2021 effective immediately, amid fears over COVID-19.
2020-05-14

The stricken liner "Costa Allegra" arrives at the Seychelles after losing power three days ago due to an engine room fire.
2012-03-1

Voters in the Seychelles begin voting in the country's presidential election.
2011-05-19

Seven Somali pirates are charged with firearms offences in a Malaysian court, in a move that could see them hanged.
2011-02-11

Somali pirates seize an oil supertanker off the coast of Oman.
2011-02-9

Somali pirates seize MS "Marida Marguerite", a German-owned tanker, off the coast of Somalia.
2010-05-9

Danish special forces storm a ship captured by armed Somali pirates and free the 25 crew on board. [http:--www.miamiherald.com-news-world-AP-story-1464412.html ("Miami Herald")]date=August 2019
2010-02-5