Although international human rights law leaves it to the discretion of states whether to permit a person with the nationality of that state also to hold the nationality of another state, there is an increasing trend internationally and in Africa for states to permit dual (or multiple) nationality. A clear majority of African states now allow dual nationality both for citizens from birth and for those who naturalise. In some countries, such as South Africa, government permission must be obtained.
Plaintiff claims defendant presented no evidence countering accusation of dual nationalities by Sami Zaptia On Wednesday (11 September), a session was held before the Administrative Judiciary at the Court of Appeal in Tripoli (in case no. 455 of 2023) concerning […]
Washington, D.C.—The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has commended the Liberian House of Representatives for approving significant amendments to the Liberian Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022. The revisions remove restrictive clauses that previously barred Liberians with […]
— Unanimously passes amendments to Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022 The House of Representatives has approved amendments to the Liberian Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022, unanimously removing restrictive clauses in the dual citizenship law. The revisions aim to […]
By Steve Williams Tanzania is the only East African Community nation that doesn’t allow dual citizenship in adulthood. The Tanzanian government has repeatedly rejected the notion of dual citizenship, asserting that such an arrangement would foster inequality and confusion among […]
The Department of Home Affairs herewith provides an update on the ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant in the upcoming Miss SA event. The reason for the ongoing nature of the investigation is that its scope […]
By APOLINARI TAIRO Targeting more foreign investments, the Tanzania government has proposed amendment of its laws to grant special status to Tanzanians in diaspora, to set up business in key priority economic sectors. Relaxing its prohibitive laws and legislations, the […]
Amendments to the Immigration Act providing for a “special status” to be granted to members of the Tanzanian non-citizen diaspora (see parts V & VI). Download: Tanzania Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Bill 2024
Par Lakhdar Belaid La question des binationaux revient dans le débat politique. Originaire du Valenciennois, l’historien Nedjib Sidi Moussa rappelle que l’Algérie les exclut déjà de postes stratégiques. Et il est impossible, pour une personne née algérienne de renoncer à […]
Dodoma. The government revealed its plans to finalize the granting of special status to citizens of other countries with Tanzanian roots. This announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, January Makamba, during the presentation […]
Supreme Court judgment ruling that persons with dual citizenship can be appointed as Chief Justice, Chief Directors and other positions. Download PDF : Osei-Bonsu-v-AG_GHASC2024
By Justice Agbenorsi The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional, provisions of the Citizenship Act, 2000 (ACT 581) which prohibits a person with dual citizenship from becoming a Chief Justice, Commissioner, Value Added Tax Service, Director-General, Prisons Service, Chief Fire […]
By Rodgers Luhwago DODOMA: THE government is finalising legal procedures for granting special status to Tanzanians residing abroad, the Parliament was told on Friday. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Daniel Sillo spoke on the new development on the matter when […]