Democracy in Seychelles
In the 2025 presidential elections, opposition party candidate, Patrick Herminie of the United Seychelles Party, emerged as president with 53% of the vote after two rounds of voting.
Key Stats
Democratic History
This page offers a comprehensive overview of Seychelles's government and political history through two key interactive visualisations. The first section provides a detailed table showcasing vital political and economic indicators, such as Seychelles's population, GDP, government structure, age and tenure of the current president, military regime status, and democracy metrics.
The second section presents a historical and political chronology of Seychelles, highlighting significant milestones such as independence, referendum history, coups, notable wars, and democratic progress. Together, these visualisations provide a rich resource for understanding Seychelles's governance, leadership, and democratic evolution, catering to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in African political history.
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