Victoria: Seychelles has officially entered a critical phase of its 2025 general elections, with incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan campaigning for a second term. The elections, scheduled over three days, will determine both the presidency and the composition of the 35-seat National Assembly, with results expected by Sunday. Approximately 73,000 voters, including residents of the outer islands who began voting earlier, are eligible to cast their ballots in a contest that is shaping up to be highly competitive.

President Ramkalawan, representing the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) coalition, has made economic recovery the centerpiece of his reelection bid. Highlighting achievements since taking office, he points to robust post-pandemic economic growth, low inflation of under 2%, and a

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