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Historic Moment as Female Police Officer Sergeant Lyza Bijoux Represents the Seychelles Police Force at the National Assembly for the President’s National Address

In a landmark moment for gender representation and institutional progress, the Seychelles Police Force proudly marked the first time in the nation’s history that a female police officer formed part of the official representation inside the National Assembly during a Presidential National Address.

This significant occasion took place yesterday during the National Address delivered by the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie. The presence of Sergeant Lyza Bijoux signaled a powerful shift towards inclusivity, professionalism, and recognition of the vital role women continue to play within national institutions.

Welcoming our newly certified ESAAMLG Assessor, Sergeant Emmanuel Perreau

As of 3rd October 2025, the Seychelles Police Force proudly welcomes its newly certified ESAAMLG Assessor, Sergeant Emmanuel Perreau, who will play a vital role in supporting Seychelles efforts to align with international standards and recommendations.

As a Certified Assessor, Sergeant Perreau will be responsible for evaluating countries’ compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations assessing both technical compliance (the existence of appropriate laws, regulations, and frameworks) and effectiveness (how well these measures function in practice).

Through this certification, obtained from the training held in Ethiopia, Sergeant Perreau will not only contribute to strengthening Seychelles’ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime but will also be qualified to participate in regional assessment missions.

Press Release : 23rd September 2025

Yesterday the Electoral Observation Mission of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), currently in Seychelles for the 2025 General Elections, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police today at the Police Headquarters.

The Mission commended the Seychelles Police Force for the peaceful conduct of the electoral process so far, while also engaging in discussions to gather factual updates on any concerns or incidents. The exchange further focused on the Force’s preparedness to respond to any uncertainties that may arise during the election period.

Present at the meeting were the Commissioner of Police together with senior officers of the Police Executive Board directly involved in election security operations.

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Specialized Training in Rwanda

Today, a team of 10 Police Officers from the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) departed the country to attend a six-month Advanced Police Special Forces Training in Rwanda.

This marks the second group of officers leaving for Rwanda under the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Seychelles Police Force and the Rwanda National Police.

The training program is designed to enhance officers’ capacity in specialized areas such as:

Minor tactics and special operations
Martial arts and combative techniques
Public order management
Basic first aid skills
Community policing

The Seychelles Police Force wishes the officers all the best as they embark on this intensive and professional development journey, which will further strengthen national security and the Force’s operational readiness.

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