Mali's Acting President Assimi Goita shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mikhail Metzel / AP
The military coup in Niger
Putin in talks with Mali about the situation in Niger
Vladimir Putin wants to see a "peaceful solution" in Niger with the help of West African leaders, reports Reuters. It appears after a conversation that Mali's acting president Assimi Goita initiated with the Russian president on Tuesday.
"Putin underlined the importance of a peaceful resolution of the situation for a more stable Sahel," Goita wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The talks could cause concern among Western governments who fear growing Russian influence in West Africa's Sahel region, where many conflicts are brewing.
Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Niger is a partner the United States did not want to lose, and that President Joe Biden's administration is committed to a diplomatic solution.
The West African Cooperation Organization Ecowas has previously threatened to intervene militarily in Niger unless the junta returns power to President Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup at the end of July. Karl Lauterbach, Minister of Health, Olaf Scholz, Chancellor,
Annalena Baerbock, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Michael Kappeler / AP
The cannabis debate German government ready for more liberal cannabis rules
The German government is expected on Wednesday to decide on a more liberal policy regarding cannabis, international media reports. Euronews writes that the plans are for people over the age of 21 to be allowed to buy a maximum of 25 grams per day, but no more than 50 grams per month. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is expected to present the final details of the proposal during the day.
The idea of the changed legislation is to push back the black market, protect users from bad products and reduce drug-related crime.
If the government approves the proposal, it goes on for a vote in parliament.
Archive image. Boat from Morocco in the Canary Islands in October 2020. Javier Bauluz / AP
The flight to Europe 40 people rescued from boat after a month at sea
Around 40 people have been rescued from a migrant boat off Cape Verde. The boat is said to have left Senegal a month ago, writes AFP.
The ship was discovered by a Spanish fishing boat on Monday. When rescue workers arrived at the boat, several people on board were dead. The mortuary states that it has received seven bodies.
- We must open our arms and welcome the living and bury the dead with dignity, says Cape Verde's Health Minister Filomena Goncalves.
Further north along the West African coast are the Canary Islands, described as a gateway to Europe.
A picture of Travis King on a TV broadcast in North Korea. Ahn Young-joon / AP
The case of Travis King
North Korea: Travis King was on the run from the military
North Korea now confirms for the first time that American soldier Travis King has been detained in the country. This is reported by American media with reference to the state news agency KCNA.
In a statement, North Korea claims that King, who illegally crossed the border into North Korea in mid-July, wanted to leave the US military because of "inhumane treatment" and racism. He is also said to have expressed a desire to seek protection in North Korea or in a third country.
The data could not be verified. An official in the US defense says according to CNN that the focus is on getting King home safely.
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