Seychelles election marks first opposition victory in 44 years

Wavel Ramkalawan wins presidency ousting incumbent United Seychelles party leader

An Anglican priest won the Seychelles presidential election on Sunday, marking the first opposition victory since the Indian Ocean archipelago's independence from Britain more than four decades ago.

Wavel Ramkalawan won enough votes in the first round to clinch the presidency on his sixth attempt and called for unity after his victory.