Opposition leader Wavel Ramkalawan has won the presidential as well as parliamentary elections in the island nation of Seychelles. He is also an Anglican priest.
- Ramkalawan’s party Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) secured 55 per cent of votes, while incumbent Danny Faure trailed with 43 per cent of votes.
- The same party has been in power since 1977. Faure, who previously vice president, was elevated to the presidency in 2016 when his predecessor resigned.
- The former British colony Seychelles is an Indian Ocean archipelago and is home to an array of wildlife, including giant tortoises and sea turtles.
