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Pan-Africa

The Black Box: Statelessness and the Hidden Harms of Digital ID

Published: 4/Jul/2026
Source: Global Movement Against Statelessness

GMAS along with regional networks has formulated this session on statelessness and digital ID systems from different angles and across regional context, presenting the essential advocacy efforts and ways forward for creating an inclusive future. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKV0n_Jj5wU

Central Africa

São Tomé Introduces Remote Passport Issuance, Clarifies Three-Nationality Rule

Published: 11/Apr/2026
Source: Investment Migration Insider

By Ahmed Abbas São Tomé and Príncipe’s Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) has issued a memorandum to licensed marketing agents announcing three simultaneous changes to the country’s citizenship by investment (CBI) program, including a formal hold on applications from individuals holding […]

East Africa

Identification for Development (ID4D) Country Diagnostic : South Sudan

Published: 22/Jul/2026
Source: World Bank ID4D Initiative

South Sudan’s identification ecosystem remains severely underdeveloped, limiting individuals’ access to services, economic opportunities, and formal participation. An estimated 90 percent of the population lacks identification, creating barriers to financial inclusion, education, and employment, while undermining service delivery efficiency and […]

North Africa

Southern Africa

West Africa

Mali : la déchéance de nationalité étendue aux citoyens d’origine

Published: 18/Jul/2026
Source: APA News

Le gouvernement malien a adopté, le 17 juillet 2026, un projet d’ordonnance élargissant la possibilité de déchéance de nationalité aux Maliens d’origine, une mesure jusqu’ici principalement réservée aux personnes naturalisées. Présentée comme un renforcement de l’arsenal juridique contre les atteintes […]