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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 […]

Nigeria, Niger ink security cooperation deal aiming to rebuild frayed security ties

Nigeria’s military and the junta in neighboring Niger have signed a new security agreement that aims to bolster regional stability and security a year after their normally positive bilateral ties soured after Niger’s coup in July 2023. Despite strained relations and their shared border being closed as part of the sanctions imposed by the Economic […]

RSF’s Lmrabet statement skips the hard questions

Reporters Without Borders moved fast after Ali Lmrabet’s arrest at Tangier airport, calling for his immediate release and framing the case as another example of Morocco using its courts to silence critics. The statement is short and hasty, and that is part of the problem. It tells readers almost nothing about why he was actually […]