Bitcoin-focused payment app Strike has announced the launch of Strike Africa, expanding its full suite of Bitcoin services to Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia, with more African markets to come. Strike Africa will offer customers the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin and USDT, local fiat currency access, and global payment services utilizing the Bitcoin Lightning Network for low-cost, fast transfers and payments for cross-border transactions.