Seychelles’ 48th Independence Day anniversary |28 June 2024

The British ‘Union Jack’ is lowered for the last time and is replaced by the Republic of Seychelles’ own colours (Photo: Seychelles NATION archives)

48 years on …

Seychelles will tomorrow – June 29 – celebrate 48 years since gaining its independence from Great Britain.

The country’s Independence Day officially also became the National Day in June 2015 ‒ a decision which was taken by former President James Michel who served as the country’s third Head of State from 2004 to 2016. 

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