Original post-independence law, still in force; incompatible with some aspects of 2012 constitution (especially on dual nationality). Extracts on citizenship at birth: Article 2. Acquisition of Citizenship by Operation of Law Any person: a) whose father is a Somali citizen;…
Provides special registration procedures for persons of African descent. Download file: Tanganyika Citizenship Ordinance Amendment Act 1962
An Act to make provision consequential upon Tanganyika becoming a Republic and for matters incidental thereto, and to repeal and amend certain Laws Citizenship 26.-(l) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4 of this Act, Chapter I of the existing Constitution,…
Law elaborating on the provisions of the 1962 Constitution in relation to acquisition and loss of citizenship. Cap 65, Laws of Uganda. Repealed and replaced 1999. Download file: here (637 kb)
Contains provisions on attribution of citizenship on transition to independence and for citizenship based on birth in Uganda for those born after independence. Repealed by the 1967 constitution. Download file: Uganda Constitution 1962 Citizenship
(As quoted in JPWB McAuslan, ‘John Joseph Akar v. Attorney General’, Journal of African Law Vol. 13, No. 2, (1969), pp. 103-116) 1. This Act may be cited as the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 1962, and shall be deemed…
Télécharger: Chad 1962 Ordonnance Portant Code de la Nationalité Tchadienne
Ajoute la phrase: “L’option prévue à l’alinéa précédent [de l’article 68] doit être exécutée avant le 31 janvier 1963.” Télécharger: Mauritania Code de la nationalite modification Loi 62-157
Le Président de la République Gabonaise. Chef du Gouvernement. Vu la loi n° 89/61 du mars 1962, portant Code de la nationalité Gabonaise Vu le décret no 60/PR du 21 février 1961. portant nomination des membres du Gouvernement Le Conseil…
Download / télecharger: Loi no.89-1961 du 2 mars 1962 portant Code de la Nationalité gabonaise
Incomplete extract (as quoted in JPWB McAuslan, ‘John Joseph Akar v. Attorney General’, Journal of African Law Vol. 13, No. 2 (1969), pp. 103-116): 1. This act “shall be deemed to have come into operation on the 27th day of…
Download: Togo Instruction 43bis du 10 janvier 1962