Damaged infrastructure is seen following an explosion at the Providence industrial area in Mahe on December 7, 2023. Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency on December 7, 2023, ordering citizens to stay at home after a blast at an explosives store and flooding due to heavy rain caused massive damage.
The explosion happened in an industrial area in Mahe, the largest island in the Indian Ocean archipelago, causing huge damage at the site and to surrounding areas, the presidency said in a statement. (Photo by Mervyn Marie / AFP)