Unknown armed men kidnapped a former minister in Mali known for criticizing the current military authority. The incident occurred in the capital, Bamako, raising alarms about the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Victor Abalos, son of the former minister, announced that his father is ready to testify in the widely debated mask case. He emphasized that his father will not bear the responsibility alone, having received support from prominent political figures.
The Rabat Court of Appeal has sentenced former minister Mohamed Zyan to five years in prison for embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds. Zyan, 83, denies the charges and plans to appeal the ruling.
The former Minister of Petroleum stated that the decline in production at the Zohr gas field is a natural phenomenon, dismissing rumors about his death as baseless. This statement comes amid growing concerns about Egypt's gas production future.