Seychelles: History

Britain annexes the Seychelles, and is then administered from Mauritius.

Seychelles becomes a separate British colony.

Seychelles becomes independent from the United Kingdom.

The International Monetary Fund agrees on a $26 million two-year rescue package due to Seychelles economy being indebted.

The World Bank approves a $9 million loan to help Seychelles restore economic stability. 

Seychelles and the Isle of Man sign a tax exchange agreement, as a part of a plan to develop close economic and tax co-operation.

The country announces a plan to create a marine reserve as part of a national debt swap, potentially serving as a model for future global conservation projects.

In the first peaceful transfer of power between parties, Wavel Ramkalawan wins the presidency.