3.3K views · 128 reactions | Happy Independence Day to the Republic of Seychelles  #seychellesislands | Tourism Seychelles | Facebook

Seychelles gained independence from Britain on June 29, 1976, forming a coalition government between President James Mancham and Prime Minister France-Albert René. Their alliance aimed to unify the new nation but was strained by ideological differences, with René advocating for socialist policies. The political tension culminated on June 4-5, 1977, when, with President Mancham out of the country, rebels overthrew the government. René assumed power, dissolved the National Assembly, and suspended

History: Albert Street (Victoria), named in honour of Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanual of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861). #LaSalleDoeuvres

7.3K views · 74 reactions | 'A History of Seychelles: From its Origins to the Present Day" this Saturday at 9:25pm on SBC1. Join us through this voyage and catch up with what has been 250 years of Seychelles Seychelles Tourism Board Seychelles Celebrating 250 years | SBC - Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation | Facebook