Wavel Ramkalawan
Wavel Ramkalawan is the President of Seychelles, having assumed office in October 2020. A former Anglican priest and a member of the opposition party, he has been a significant figure in Seychelles' political landscape, advocating for democratic reforms and social justice. His leadership has been marked by efforts to address the challenges of climate change, promote sustainable tourism, and improve economic resilience in the face of global disruptions. Ramkalawan's attendance at Pope Francis' funeral highlights his engagement with global diplomatic and religious communities.
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Wavel Ramkalawan defended the deal for the luxury resort, stating that the tiny nation needed investment.
Seychelles President-elect Patrick Herminie to halt tourist development on Assumption Island
United Kingdom· 2025-10-16
After losing his bid for a second term, Ramkalawan congratulated Herminie on his victory.
Opposition leader Patrick Herminie defeats Wavel RamkalawanUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Wavel Ramkalawan was the outgoing president and leader of the opposition before losing the election.
Aux Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, le chef de l’opposition, remporte la présidentielle
France· 2025-10-12The incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan who garnered 46.4% of the vote.
Seychelles to hold presidential run-off after vote fails to produce clear winnerUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-29Wavel Ramkalawan is the incumbent president seeking a second term in the upcoming rerun election.
Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%
Ghana· 2025-09-28President Wavel Ramkalawan tells BBC News, on the eve of polling, that there will never be a foreign military base in Seychelles.
The row over Assumption Island could decide next presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Wavel Ramkalawan is the president of Seychelles, whose office was referenced in the letter regarding the bank account claims.
Gobierno de Seychelles no encontró cuentas de Abdo o su esposa, según el expresidente - Política
Paraguay· 2025-08-12
He is the President of Seychelles who received congratulatory messages from UAE leaders.
رئيس الدولة ونائباه يهنئون رئيس سيشل باليوم الوطني لبلاده
United Arab Emirates· 2025-06-29
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi sent a congratulatory message to President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles on the occasion of Independence Day.
الرئيس السيسى يهنئ سيشيل بذكرى يوم الاستقلال
Egypt· 2025-06-19
Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan is expected to attend.
Ruto among African Heads of State to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Kenya· 2025-04-25
