The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of congratulations to H.E. Mr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, on his election as the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius. In his message President Ramkalawan, stated “I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your election as the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius. This mandate from the people of Mauritius is a testament to their trust in your leadership and your vision for a prosperous future. Seychelles and Mauritius have enjoyed excellent bilateral relations, founded on mutual respect and shared values, gaining in…
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Manchester United have confirmed the exit of Ruud van Nistelrooy from his role as the club’s interim manager following the exit of Erik Ten Hag after a series of bad results at the club across all competitions.Manchester United released an official statement on its website on Monday, November 11, 2024. According to reports from the Dutchman has left the club and will not be part of Ruben Amorim’s coaching crew despite his impressive performance in the last fourWhat did Manchester United say about Ruud van Nistelrooy?”Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club. Ruud rejoined in…
Austin Jackson used a bounce-back 2023 season to score a solid extension. Midway through this year, however, another injury will place a high hurdle in the veteran blocker’s path.Placed on IR on Monday, Jackson is now out for the season. Mike McDaniel confirmed Jackson will undergo knee surgery via ProFootballNetwork.com’s Adam Beasley. This will mark a second season derailed by injury in three years, as an ankle malady sidelined Jackson for most of the 2022 slate.This is a tough blow to a Dolphins team that has dealt with injuries and some cost-related turnover up front over the past year. Miami did not…
After collapse of Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23, in an effort to establish a stable government following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week. The election date, agreed upon by the country’s two biggest parties on Tuesday, represents a compromise between the conservative opposition, which pushed for a January vote to avoid leaving Germany without clear leadership, and Scholz, who preferred mid-March to allow more time for authorities and parties to prepare. The February 23 date is predicated on Scholz…
This story was published in partnership with New York Focus, an independent, investigative news site covering New York state and city politics. Sign up for their newsletter here.President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear: His administration will aggressively pursue “mass deportations.”States may seem powerless in the face of such an agenda. Immigration is the purview of the federal government, which, in just over two months, will seek to flood communities with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers (and perhaps the US military) to detain and deport as many people as possible, whether those communities and their state and local officials like it or not.But deportations are a logistical game,…
The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure a more sustainable energy future for both Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Zim-Zam Energy Projects Summit will alternate with Zambia bi-annually under the theme, Powering Zimbabwe and Zambia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Renewables, Grid Modernization and Energy Access. Under the official patronage of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power…
Nigerian singer Jaywon has apologized to Ayra Starr following intense backlash on social media for allegedly shading her over her snub at the 2025 Grammy nominations.Jaywon took to X to extend his apology, expressing admiration for Ayra Starr’s music and vocal talent. He described her as one of Africa’s most gifted female vocalists.In his tweet, Jaywon wrote: “If you see Ayra Starr, tell her I’m sorry she wasn’t nominated for this year’s Grammys. I’m a huge fan of her music, and I believe she’s one of the best female vocalists Africa has.”He added: “On this side, we don’t pull people…
Joey Votto’s absence from Cincinnati may end up being very short-lived.Reds president Nick Krall recently revealed to reporters that the team has reached out to their longtime slugger Votto about him potentially returning in a still-to-be-determined role. “We just want to see if there’s anything there that might make sense,” said Krall of a possible Votto return, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. “There’s an open door to potentially figure something out, if possible. “There’s a lot of value to a guy that’s a Hall of Fame player,” Krall added. “Guys in the clubhouse, the younger guys, respect him…
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of his former 2016 Republican primary election opponent Mike Huckabee to the post of United States ambassador to Israel. “I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel…”, Trump wrote via his TruthSocial platform on Tuesday. Huckabee, who served as Arkansas governor from 1996 to 2007, also made two unsuccessful bids for president during the 2008 and 2016 Republican primary campaigns. His daughter, current Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, also served as Trump’s press secretary for part…
With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant rain doesn’t fall soon. The state Department of Environmental Protection held an online hearing Tuesday on the conditions. But they would not answer questions, including whether any part of the state is in danger of running out of drinking water or adequate water to fight fires, which are burning in nearly a half-dozen locations. The Associated Press left a message seeking comment from the department after the meeting. Check the latest weather alerts here.…