Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

Minorities, Discrimination and Statelessness

October 1, 2021 12:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Minorities, Discrimination and Statelessness

Racial discrimination or other discrimination such as on the grounds of minority status, religion or belief, age, gender identity or gender expression, disability, language, sex, sex characteristics or sexual orientation, as well as intersectional or multiple forms of discrimination, is […]


Analyse légistique de la constitutionnalité de la nationalité en République Démocratique du Congo

October 1, 2021 7:52 am Published by Comments Off on Analyse légistique de la constitutionnalité de la nationalité en République Démocratique du Congo

Cahiers africains des droits de l’homme et de la démocratie ainsi que du développement durable Numéro 73 – Volume 2 – Octobre-Décembre 2021 Par Bob BOBUTAKA Bateko Il y a un phénomène qui semble susciter les débats intenses en République […]


South Africa: Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi approves resumption of Identity Document and passport applications

September 30, 2021 4:52 pm Published by Comments Off on South Africa: Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi approves resumption of Identity Document and passport applications

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi approves the resumption of Identity Document (ID) applications and extends the validity period of different categories of temporary visas The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved the resumption of Identity Document […]


Libya: Council of Ministers Decision No. 322 of 2021 for the formation of a Central Committee for Nationality and Reporting on some related Provisions

September 27, 2021 4:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Libya: Council of Ministers Decision No. 322 of 2021 for the formation of a Central Committee for Nationality and Reporting on some related Provisions

قرار رئيس مجلس وزراء حكومة الوحدة الوطنية رقم ٣٢٢ لسنة ٢٠٢١ ميلادية بتشكيل لجنة مركزية للجنسية وتقرير بعض الأحكام Article 1: establishes a central committee to study the applications for Libyan nationality. The committee is made up of representatives from […]


230.000.000 enfants non-déclarés à l’état civil dans le monde, plus de 30% au Sénégal…

September 26, 2021 9:27 am Published by Comments Off on 230.000.000 enfants non-déclarés à l’état civil dans le monde, plus de 30% au Sénégal…

Par Khalil Kamara Des chiffres révélés par le président de l’association “A bras grands ouverts”, Daniel Fradin. Selon lui, 230.000.000 enfants dans le monde et plus de 30% des enfants au Sénégal ne sont pas déclarés à la naissance. A […]


ECOWAS Court President tasks UNHCR on protection of stateless persons

September 26, 2021 9:03 am Published by Comments Off on ECOWAS Court President tasks UNHCR on protection of stateless persons

APA – Lagos (Nigeria) The President of the ECOWAS Court, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has challenged the UN agency responsible for refugees to work with the relevant regional and national institutions towards the adoption of legislation that will enhance the […]


Au Gabon, le drame des milliers d’enfants fantômes

September 25, 2021 9:41 am Published by Comments Off on Au Gabon, le drame des milliers d’enfants fantômes

Au Gabon, des milliers d’enfants non déclarés à la naissance ne seront pas admis dans les écoles. Ils sont appelés enfants fantômes ou invisibles. A Libreville comme à l’intérieur du pays, la réalité donne le vertige. 7400 enfants légalement invisibles […]


The Curious Story of Nigeria’s Passport Shortage

September 23, 2021 5:20 pm Published by Comments Off on The Curious Story of Nigeria’s Passport Shortage

State-sanctioned racketeering, ethnic nepotism, a complete failure of due diligence, and how an indicted cocaine trafficker has come to control the supply of passports to Nigerian citizens. David Hundeyin “We acknowledge and apologize for the challenges faced in the past […]


Guinée: Etat civil : un arrêté conjoint fixant les mécanismes d’interopérabilité entre les systèmes en débats

September 23, 2021 1:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Guinée: Etat civil : un arrêté conjoint fixant les mécanismes d’interopérabilité entre les systèmes en débats

Un arrêté conjoint du ministère de l’Administration du Territoire et celui de la Justice fixant les mécanismes d’interopérabilité entre les systèmes de l’état civil a été rendu public ce jeudi 23 septembre à Conakry. L’UNICEF à travers son chef de […]


Press Statement: Constitutional Court affirms the right of children of unmarried fathers to have their births registered by their fathers

September 22, 2021 4:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Press Statement: Constitutional Court affirms the right of children of unmarried fathers to have their births registered by their fathers

“A surname connects us to our heritage and roots us in history and family tradition. In many African cultures, names not only connect a person to their immediate family, but also convey a spiritual connection to one’s broader community, clan, […]


Statelessness and the Right to Nationality: Developing a Determination Procedure in Nigeria

September 22, 2021 2:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Statelessness and the Right to Nationality: Developing a Determination Procedure in Nigeria

By Solomon Momoh The problem In my dissertation, I first discuss the risk and issues around statelessness and the establishment of legal identity in Nigeria. Those most at risk are children born to foreign parents within the territory of Nigeria […]