The world was focused on the Seychelles this week to follow the discussions between the two political leaders of Madagascar who have flown to the mid-ocean islands for a second round of talks.

It is again the Seychelles President, James Michel, and the South African President, Jacob Zuma, who are playing hosts to this high-level talk aimed at breaking the deadlock between the two political leaders to pave the way for peaceful elections in Madagascar. President Michel of Seychelles is the President of the Indian Ocean Commission, and President Zuma of South Africa is the President of SADC, as they mediate these difficult talks.

The world at large has been following these Seychelles talks, and it was reported that these talks are taking place in the most idyllic tourist destination.