(Posted 26th January 2026)
It has been confirmed that Dr. Alain St.Ange, a candidate in the 2025 Seychelles Presidential Election, is preparing a new political history book that offers a first-hand account of his bid for State House, and an inside look at the realities of modern Seychellois politics.
The book, *Trials Of A Candidate – The Untold Story of the 2025 State House Race*, is being developed in collaboration with his daughter, Michelle St.Ange-Ebrahim, a lawyer who is currently completing a PhD in Law, and will analyse the 2025 election from the perspective of a candidate who entered the race challenging two entrenched political parties.
Drawing on personal experiences, campaign records, photographs, and legal and political analysis, the publication lifts the curtain on what St.Ange describes as the underbelly of Seychelles politics—the unspoken rules, structural imbalances, and pressures faced by those who challenge entrenched power.
“We have a story to tell, and we are telling it exactly as we lived it,” said Dr, Alain St.Ange. “This is not about making accusations. It is about documenting what it feels like to contest a national election from the outside. We were the underdogs, and this book allows the country to see—through facts, reflections, and lived experience—what that journey truly looked like.”
The book is a commentary on local politics, building on Dr. Alain St.Ange’s former political books: – *Seychelles: What’s Next?, *Seychelles, In Search of Democracy*, *Seychelles, The Cry of A People* and *Alain St.Ange, My Journey – Life & Times in Politics* and looking forward to the future in a rapidly developing political landscape. It explores the themes that shaped the 2025 election, including the continued role of money as a decisive factor in political success, the realities of campaign financing, and the barriers faced by independent and non-establishment candidates seeking to compete meaningfully.
The publication also confronts the challenges faced by women in politics, including female presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Despite Seychelles often being described as a matriarchal society, the book examines the disconnect between social structures and political power, highlighting the additional scrutiny, resistance, and systemic hurdles women encounter when attempting to emerge, lead, and be taken seriously within the political arena.
Dr. Alain St.Ange has indicated that he will now retire from active politics. He says he was called to action last year and answered that call with determination and resilience. He will continue to serve his country in other ways, while refocusing on his family and personal life.
“This has never been about personal ambition,” said Dr. St.Ange. “I have always sought to serve Seychelles in every stage of my life. I answered the call when it came, and I am proud of what we achieved. Now I am ready to close this political chapter, to return to my family, and to continue serving my country in other ways.”
Co-authored with Michelle St.Ange-Ebrahim, the work combines political narrative with legal context, carefully distinguishing between verifiable facts, personal observations, and reflective analysis. The authors emphasise that the publication is intended as a contribution to democratic discourse and as a historical record, rather than an attack on individuals.
More than a campaign chronicle, the book positions itself as a tell-all account of how power is experienced, contested, and defended in Seychelles—offering readers an unfiltered view of the political terrain through the eyes of those who dared to challenge it.
Further details regarding the book’s ISBN Number, publication date, and official launch that is set for later this year will be announced in due course.
