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Terrorists using social media, crypto to recruit, fund attacks — Ribadu, AU

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting social media, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies to recruit members, conceal funds and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the Sahel.

Punch1 source1 min readFiled October 13, 2026

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