By Bernard Chiguvare Between the N1 and the Musina Refugee Reception office is an open space dotted with trees. One of these is a small baobab. This is home for Dickson Bwititi. He sleeps here on blankets. Bwititi, like several […]
By Dalia Malek Introduction The concept of nationality in Egypt has undergone transformations throughout the history of the country, coinciding with colonial rule, independence, trends of emigration and migration, and the political climate. The circumstances of acquisition and loss of […]
Great news for Sihle Collen Nxumalo, who finally received documents confirming his South African nationality. Until then, Sihle lived a stateless life. Following an interview on Morning Live, the Leanne Manas Show, Sihle’s case was successfully processed by the Department […]
With six months to go until the Libyan elections, the country’s ethnic minorities risk being overlooked in the electoral process. By Agnese Boffano Libyan expectations are high and candidates are beginning to express interest in running for the elections scheduled […]
Washington, DC — Jay Cameron, author, playwright, and philanthropist, has been granted Sierra Leonean dual citizenship after tracing his ancestry to the Temne tribe. Bridging the gap between the African diaspora and Africa has become Jay’s main goal since 2018. […]
(SUIT NO. J1/9/2020) [2020] GHASC 25 (25 June 2020) Introduction On 25th June 2020, we gave judgment in these consolidated suits but deferred our reasons, which we now give. Rights enforceable by the plaintiffs. The antecedent facts of the case […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, fixed Sept. 27 to hear a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa, a group, challenging the citizenship of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The News Agency of […]
By Matthew Ogune, Abuja A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has asked the National Assembly to reject the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) commissioner “based on the fact that she is a British citizen.” Addressing […]
They are the children of refugees who have become permanent residents. Yet they continue to struggle for official acknowledgement and a more secure status. By: Jan Bornman Despite being born in South Africa, 23-year-old Ali* has no idea what it […]
The National Action Plan was officially launched by the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs (MoIFAR) of Somalia on 22 June 2021. The NAP highlights the following priorities: Priority 1: Ensure no child is born stateless Priority 2: Remove gender discrimination […]
Despite meeting all the requirements for Kenyan citizenship (based on marriage), Joyce still faces discriminative administrative procedures in her search for Kenyan citizenship (a place she calls home). Watch on Youtube (in Swahili): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_njaUC0BMyU
To mark World Refugee Day and Youth Month, Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), The Jesuit Institute of Southern Africa (JISA) and Pro-bono.org are embarking on a collaboration to celebrate the lives of young refugees living in […]