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Nigeria to adopt law allowing cryptocurrencies

Nigeria is preparing a new law that would make crypto assets legal in the country, ending years of ambiguity and legal void. Under the new law, a crypto asset is defined as “a digital representation of value that can be transferred, digitally traded and used for payment or investment purposes.” The new legislation will end […]

EU Human Rights Report Draws Contrast between Morocco and Algeria

Members of the European Parliament adopted with an overwhelming majority the EU’s annual human rights report, which underscores the “significant progress” made by Morocco and chastizes Algeria for its “deplorable” human rights record. The EU report on human rights and democracy in the world in 2016 gives a broad picture of the EU’s human rights […]

Libya: Political protagonists sign GNA agreement amid rejection from hardliners

Libya turned a new page of its dialogue process Thursday as rival political factions and other political figures endorsed in Morocco the Government of National Accord agreement following a long and hesitant process peppered with disagreements still fostered by the hardliners and a fringe of “spoilers.” Emhimmed Shoaib from the House of Representatives (HoR) and […]