In the Headlines: Togo and the Alliance of Sahel States

« Togo does not rule out joining the AES, the Alliance of Sahel States », titre Young Africawhich is based on the declarations of the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, on the television channel Voxafrica. « It is the decision of the President of the Republic », even added the minister who has no doubt that this decision will be popular in Togo. “ Ask the Togolese people if Togo wants to join the AES, you will see their answer, they will say yes “, declares Robert Dussey.

What would be the interest of the AES countries? “ They could secure access to the sea », analyse Young Africawhich reminds us that “ the three countries which form the AES (Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso) governed by regimes hostile to France, announced in January 2024 their desire to leave ECOWAS, which they consider instrumentalized by the former power colonial “. During this interview with VoxafricaMinister Robert Dussey also estimated “ that President Assimi Goïta was an opportunity for Mali » adding: “ Africa is used by the great powers and this is not normal ».

Kidnapping in Algeria

Also in the news is the kidnapping of a Spanish national in Algeria. It is Atalayar which echoes this kidnapping, specifying that “ according to initial information, the kidnappers belong to the Islamic State, the Spanish national was allegedly kidnapped in southern Algeria, then taken to Mali.” We don’t know much more at the moment. The Morning of Algeria also echoes this kidnapping, which would have taken place “ Tuesday evening at sunset ». « The Algerian companions kidnapped with him, his guide in particular, were quickly released », specifies Algerian Morning. « On Wednesday, the kidnappers crossed the Malian border via Tinzaouatène. Their vehicle was then spotted about a hundred kilometers north of Ménaka, Mali. » The Morning of Algeriawhich also draws on information collected by RFIadd “ that no declaration was made, neither on the Algerian side, nor on the Spanish side. Spain, which is however carrying out investigations to verify the information linked to this kidnapping ».

Luxury cars

In Senegal, now, “theThe financial judicial center has embarked on a hunt for ill-gotten assets since its installation”explain Walf.net. « This is how he got hold of a luxury car rental specialist who would have collected more than 14 billion CFA francs, for the rental of luxury vehicles, under the Macky Sall regime, between 2020 and 2023. . “Investigators are acting within the framework of complaints investigated by the National Financial Information Processing Unit, on the alleged laundering of more than 125 billion CFA francs. ” According to Walf.net« the continuation of the investigation also revealed that the luxury vehicle rental company had collected a colossal debt of several billions, shortly before the end of Macky Sall’s last mandate. »

Abused horses

Finally, in Ethiopia, the health of horses is a concern for veterinarians. It is Africanews who tells us about it, after meeting veterinarian Mulugeta Alemu. The situation is this: “ in Ethiopia; Horses play an essential role in transportation and trade, particularly in rural areas. But their health raises serious concerns, particularly due to the extremely difficult working conditions to which they are subjected and the lack of access to veterinary care. “. More precisely, Africanews talks about “ mistreatment » This is why Ethiopian veterinarians, and in particular Mulugeta Alemu, are mobilizing, “ to try to educate cart owners and drivers about the importance of veterinary care ».