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The politics of Seychelles have historical roots in both one-party socialism and autocratic rule. Following independence from the United Kingdom in 1976, Seychelles was a sovereign republic until 1977, when the original President and leader of the Seychelles Democratic Party, James Mancham, was overthrown in a bloodless coup by the Prime ...
The unicameral National Assembly (French: Assemblée nationale, Creole: Lasanble Nasyonal) is the Seychelles 's legislative body. The National Assembly in its current constellation formed following elections held on 22–24 October 2020, with a total of 35 members. The current Speaker of the National Assembly is Roger Mancienne, in office since ...
Cabinet of Seychelles: October 2016 – July 2017 [8] [7] Portrait Portfolio Incumbent President Foreign Affairs Public Administration Legal Affairs Defense : Danny Faure: Vice President of Seychelles Information, Blue Economy Investment and Industry, Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Risk and Disaster Management: Vincent Mériton
Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa as well as the least populated sovereign African country, with an estimated population of 100,600 in 2022. [4] Seychelles was uninhabited prior to being encountered by Europeans in the 16th century.
Autonomy granted to the Seychelles on 12 November 1970. 1973 to 1 October 1975. Colin Hamilton Allan, Governor. 1 October 1975 to 28 June 1976. Colin Hamilton Allan, High Commissioner. Self-rule granted to the Seychelles on 1 October 1975. 29 June 1976. Independence as Republic of Seychelles. For continuation after independence, see: List of ...
List of presidents of Seychelles. President of the Republic of Seychelles. Presidential Standard. Incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan. since 26 October 2020. Residence. State House, Victoria, Mahé [ 1 ] Term length. 5 years, renewable once.
The Seychelles Tourism Board is a statutory body that came into existence on 1 April 2005 when the Seychelles Tourism Board Act, 2005, came into force. The Act brought together all regulatory and monitoring functions of the Department of Tourism within the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, and all promotional and marketing activities of the Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority.
Government of Seychelles. This category lists articles relating to the institutions and structures of Seychellois government. Articles which are primarily about political issues, personalities and the political party system should be filed at Category:Politics of Seychelles .