Voters in Seychelles worry about a drug crisis, environmental challenges and sovereignty issues

Seychelles to vote with sovereignty, environment and drugs on agenda

Voting has begun in the outlying islands, with polling stations on the three main islands opening this weekend.

Seychelles holds early voting as many worry about a drug crisis and environment

Early voting has started across Seychelles as concerns over a drug crisis and environmental challenges facing the nation weigh heavily on the minds of many as they choose a new president and parliament

Voters in Seychelles worry about a drug crisis, environmental challenges and sovereignty issues

A drug crisis, environmental challenges and questions about sovereignty are among key issues for voters heading to the polls in Seychelles, a tourist haven and Africa’s smallest nation, both in land area and population, but richest by domestic income.