California’s to-go cocktail extension is now awaiting Gavin Newsom’s approval
Californians will continue to be able to order alcoholic beverages to-go for an additional three years, following the approval of legislation that extends the temporary policy from the pandemic until 2029. Assembly Bill 2663 is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. The existing law that permits restaurants to sell cocktails for off-site enjoyment is scheduled […]
Togo Faces Rising Al-Qaeda Dangers
Togo’s Terrorism Challenges Togo’s Foreign Minister, Robert Dassy, recently reported in an interview that al-Qaeda’s affiliated group, Jamaa Nusrat ul Islam Wa al Muslimin (JNIM), has been responsible for at least 54 civilian deaths this year. His comments to Reuters mark one of the few times government officials have openly acknowledged the increasing threats of […]
The US requires a presence in the Sahel, and Togo is ready to assist.
As Congress gears up to discuss the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the US has significant chances to enhance its strategic ties in Africa—something that could shape regional stability for many years ahead. West Africa is particularly critical in this context. This year, General Michael Langley, the African commander, issued a grave warning about terrorist […]