Dubai grants regulatory approval to XRP amid the SEC tussle
Dubai’s inclusion of XRP opens up new possibilities for regional payments on the XRP Ledger. This decision marked the first approval of a virtual asset under the DFSA’s regime since it began accepting external applications. Ripple’s rising fortunes amid SEC’s legal battle Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, commended Dubai’s forward-looking regulatory approach and expressed his excitement over the DFSA’s encouragement of digital asset adoption. Furthermore, Dubai’s inclusion of XRP opens up new possibilities for regional payments and various applications on the XRP Ledger. Briefing schedule set for Ripple vs SEC Meanwhile, Ripple is not enjoying the same acceptance with US regulators.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 13:21 UTC
It Will Take More Than Two States to End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Indeed, even before the onset of the current war in Gaza, achieving a “two-state solution” seemed further than ever from a reality. That’s not to say there isn’t still interest in a two-state solution. A majority of Palestinians favor the two-state solution. Despite a two-state model long being seen as the solution to the problem of Israeli-Palestinian relations in the former British protectorate of Palestine, it’s time to rethink the viability of the two-state solution. But even an alternative process leading to a two-state solution could well prove just as untenable.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 12:29 UTC
Serbian Police Round up Hundreds of Migrants in North and Southeast
In a statement late on Thursday, the police said they had rounded up migrants in the municipalities of Subotica, Sombor and Kikinda near the Hungarian border in the north and near the town of Pirot in the southeast, near the border with Bulgaria. Last week three migrants died in a shootout near Serbia's border with Hungary, a route increasingly used by people smugglers for entering the European Union. So far theh have rounded up hundreds of migrants and arrested dozens. Many migrants are crossing borders with the help of elaborate networks of smugglers who are sometimes armed, and shootouts between criminal groups are frequent. Belgrade has pledged to align its visa policies with those of the EU to help stem the flow of illegal migrants westward.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 10:22 UTC
Malawi banks on the upgraded Nacala Port to improve trade
On 7 October, Malawi’s Presidents Lazarus Chakwera, Mozambique’s Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema inaugurated the expansion of the Nacala Port Facility on Mozambique’s northern coast. There's more to this storyGet unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Nowcancel anytimeAlready a a subscriber Sign In
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November 03, 2023 10:09 UTC
Disrupt Africa
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Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 09:55 UTC
North West reveals unique upbringing by her parents as she lands 1st solo magazine cover
The spotlight-loving 10-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, North West, is stepping into her own and addressing some intriguing inquiries. Fronting her very first solo cover for i-D Magazine, she revealed her favorite song and the inspiration behind her fashion choices, proving that she’s ready to shine independently. North, the eldest among Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s four children, in her conversation with the magazine for their fall/winter 2023 issue, recounted her experience growing up in the public eye, according to ET online. She shared her fondness for playing basketball and going shopping, referring to basketball as a lifestyle. She expressed her desire to meet the late rapper Tupac Shakur and revealed her most cherished possession – a jacket once worn by Michael Jackson, gifted to her by her parents, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 08:58 UTC
Ghana’s Hurupay tackles currency fluctuations with stablecoin-based payments platform
Ghanaian startup Hurupay is helping businesses and individuals across Africa overcome the negative impacts of fluctuating local currencies by allowing them to make and receive stablecoin-based payments. Businesses can accept stablecoin payments from customers simply by scanning QR codes, and pay suppliers with zero fees. Individuals can save money in dollars and stablecoins, send and receive money across borders with very low fees, and pay at shops. The idea for the platform came to co-founder and CEO Philip Mburu, a Kenyan, when he relocated to Ghana in September 2021. The startup monetises via a two per cent fee charged on off-ramping, as well as a 0.5 per cent fee on payments to SMEs.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 07:01 UTC
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia step up cooperation on migrants
Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia agreed to boost cooperation in dealing with irregular migration following a meeting of the three interior ministers in Trieste on Thursday after reintroducing border checks in October. Slovenia reintroduced police checks at its borders with Croatia and Hungary on 21 October, despite all three countries being members of the EU’s borderless Schengen area. Italy did the same along the border with Slovenia. He pointed out that numerous migrants abuse the institute of asylum in Croatia only to move on illegally towards Western Europe. “The problem is the route, not Croatia,” Piantedosi said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 06:14 UTC
In the Media: Pressure grows on Moroccan leaders over conflict in the Middle East
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Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 02:25 UTC
Benin debunks rumors of closure of border with Togo – The North Africa Post
Benin has branded rubbish rumors of closure of its border with Togo, triggered by a queue of trucks lining up on the Beninese side, at the northern border town of Ouake. This infrastructure, although located on Togolese territory, has a substantial impact on the flow of trucks across the border between the two countries, the official reportedly added. Benin, he added, believes in an optimization of services on the other side would help improve the situation. Ouake border town crossing is located near the Togolese town of Kémérida. The crossing point is known as a strategic corridor serving the far north of Benin and the Sahel countries from the port of Lome.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 01:44 UTC
North Korea’s economy is so ‘dire’ it had to close embassies in Hong Kong, Spain and Africa to save money
From Angola to Hong Kong, North Korea is rapidly shuttering its overseas embassies, as Pyongyang’s economy sputters and Kim Jong-un embraces ‘new Cold War’ diplomacy with Russia, experts say. A flag of North Korea waves in the wind on a post at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid, Spain. Seoul’s Unification Ministry said this week that the global “strengthening of sanctions against North Korea has disrupted its foreign currency earnings”. From Angola to Hong Kong, North Korea is rapidly shuttering its overseas embassies, as Pyongyang’s economy sputters. “However, a reduction in North Korea’s overall diplomatic capabilities can be seen as inevitable.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 03, 2023 00:32 UTC
The 2nd edition of ELEVATE launches to help African off-grid solar companies to close the funding gap
ELEVATE aims to support active locally-owned and managed companies in the off-grid solar sector to bridge the gap between African companies and international networks and financiers, and enhance their investor readiness. Access to the BRIDGE LIVE webinars connecting off-grid solar industry leaders with peers and strategic advisors to help them thriveAccess to investor-focused events such as the 2024 Africa Energy Indaba and the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo. Trainings: January-December 2024About GOGLAGOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. To enable sustainable businesses and accelerate energy access, we provide market insights, standards and best practice, and advocate for catalytic policies, programmes and investment. Since 2022, GET.invest serves as the Team Europe One Stop Shop to help developers navigate and access European support and financing instruments.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 02, 2023 21:59 UTC
Russian Reshipping Service ‘SWAT USA Drop’ Exposed – Krebs on Security
Among the most common ways that thieves extract cash from stolen credit card accounts is through purchasing pricey consumer goods online and reselling them on the black market. SWAT takes a percentage cut (up to 50 percent) where “stuffers” — thieves armed with stolen credit card numbers — pay a portion of each product’s retail value to SWAT as the reshipping fee. Once the drops receive and successfully reship the stolen packages, the stuffers then sell the products on the local black market. The SWAT drop service has been around in various names and under different ownership for almost a decade. Milwaukee-based security firm Hold Security shared recent screenshots of a working SWAT stuffer’s user panel, and those images show that SWAT currently lists more than 1,200 drops in the United States that are available for stuffers to rent.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 02, 2023 19:59 UTC
When and where to watch Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona
After losing the Clásico, FC Barcelona have important ground to make up and it all starts with this weekend's trip to San Sebastian, and here's all the info that you will need to plan your viewing. Be warned, the clocks have gone back an hour in Europe, so the game might not be starting at the time you might have expected in your region! If you are unable to watch the game, or if you wish to complement your viewing with additional information, don’t forget that we have full coverage of the game, including the build-up live from the stadium and post-match reactions in our Match Center on the Club's official website. Social networksAnd let's not forget the complete coverage available on our official social networks:English: @fcbarcelona & www.fcbarcelona.comCatalan: @fcbarcelona_cat & www.fcbarcelona.catSpanish: @fcbarcelona_es & www.fcbarcelona.esFrench: @fcbarcelona_fra & www.fcbarcelona.frPortuguese: @fcbarcelona_brArabic: @fcbarcelona_araTurkish: @fcbarcelona_trChinese: fcbarcelona.cnJapanese: @fcbarcelona_jp & www.fcbarcelona.jpIndonesian: @fcbarcelona_idWe provide a list of the broadcasters that hold the rights to show the games in different countries or regions, but please note that although we list them here, we CANNOT guarantee that they will actually show the game. That does not depend on us, and you should check their own websites for details.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 02, 2023 19:59 UTC
"Tunisian Deglet Noor stand out for their freshness"
"Deglet Noor dates are the pride of Tunisian producers and a gift we send to date lovers all over the world," says Sadok. On a national scale, Tunisia produced 328 thousand tonnes of Deglet Noor or 80% of all dates produced in the country." The reason for the high demand for Tunisian Deglet Noor, compared with their Algerian counterparts, according to Sadok, "Tunisian dates stand out for their freshness throughout the season. It's true that Algerian Deglet Noor is very good too, but we have an advantage in preservation methods." Our prices remain very competitive, and Tunisian exports of Deglet Noor even fell in value by 3.7% last season."
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 02, 2023 19:19 UTC