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Seychelles Swears in New President Amid Diplomatic Encounter

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President Dr. Patrick Herminie took the oath of office on October 26, 2025, following a closely contested election in which he secured 52.7% of the votes, defeating Wavel Ramkalawan of the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) party. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by a delegation of leaders from India, China, Mauritius, and Comoros, marking a significant diplomatic encounter for the new Seychelles administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Dr. Patrick Herminie was sworn in as the President of the Republic of Seychelles on October 26, 2025, after securing 52.7% of the votes in a closely contested election.
  • The election was a second-round contest between Herminie of the United Seychelles (US) Party and Wavel Ramkalawan of the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) party, who secured 47.3% of the total votes.
  • The incumbent LDS party, which won the 2020 elections, was ousted by President Herminie's victory.
  • The swearing-in ceremony was attended by a delegation of leaders, including Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa of Tanzania, representing President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Vice President of India, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan.
  • The new administration is expected to engage in diplomatic efforts with friendly nations, as evident from the presence of leaders from India, China, Mauritius, and Comoros at the swearing-in ceremony.
  • President Herminie took the first oath of allegiance to the people and then took the presidential oath and signed the documents before the country's Chief Justice, Rony Govinden.
  • The new administration's policies and initiatives will likely have a substantial impact on the country's political landscape and international relationships.

Statistics:

  • 52.7%: The percentage of votes secured by President Dr. Patrick Herminie in the second round of the presidential elections.
  • 47.3%: The percentage of votes secured by Wavel Ramkalawan of the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) party in the second round of the presidential elections.
  • 2020: The year in which the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) party won the presidential elections.
  • 6 presidential candidates: The number of candidates that contested in the first round of the presidential elections held on September 27, 2025.

Sources:

  • "Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa joins regional leaders for Seychelles President Herminie's swearing-in ceremony" (Daily News, Oct. 27)

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