Seychelles President Suffers Stroke

Informal Reports have surfaced from Seychelles Hospital and State House that the First President of Seychelles James Mancham has suffered a stroke while in the swimming pool at his home at Glacis, Sur Mer Seychelles. Mr. Mancham was hospitalized and released to his home, after a few days under observation. These reports have been affirmed by house staff, informally.

It is informally reported as well, that he is now under going regular physical therapy to regain control of muscles in the legs. A physical therapist visits him at his home under schedule.

To date , no official statement has been issued by State House on the health of the First President of Seychelles, who ruled for a mere 11 months as President.

Recently, Mr. Mancham has endorsed James Michel in the last Presidential Elections. In spite of this there has remained bitter grudges with France Albert Rene over the years, while relations with Mr. Michel have been cozy, friendly, very supportive.

Mr. Mancham's relations with the opposition in Seychelles, which he led in 1992, has reached an all time low, his attempt to retain influence in the opposition has produced tenuous results.

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