Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy?

April 21, 2025 7:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy?

It’s important that individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital age by Cecilia Maundu Across Africa, governments are rapidly rolling out digital ID systems to improve service delivery, foster economic inclusion, and enhance security. From Kenya’s Maisha Namba […]


South Africa: Schreiber on Afrikaner farmers’ citizenship as Ramaphosa downplays African Americans refugee offer

April 18, 2025 5:25 pm Published by Comments Off on South Africa: Schreiber on Afrikaner farmers’ citizenship as Ramaphosa downplays African Americans refugee offer

US President Donald Trump has offered Afrikaner farmers the chance to relocate to the US as refugees. By Molefe Seeletsa Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has suggested that no Afrikaner farmers’ citizenship will be revoked, while President Cyril Ramaphosa has […]


Côte d’Ivoire : Thiam toujours en course pour la présidentielle 2025

April 14, 2025 5:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Côte d’Ivoire : Thiam toujours en course pour la présidentielle 2025

En Côte d’Ivoire, Tidjane Thiam poursuit sa course à la présidentielle d’octobre 2025. Le président du Parti démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) est accusé par une membre dissidente de son propre parti d’avoir menti sur sa nationalité ivoirienne. Cependant, la […]


Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam claims important win in nationality case

April 14, 2025 5:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam claims important win in nationality case

Despite being accused by a dissident member of his own party of lying about his Ivorian nationality, Tidjane Thiam is continuing his bid for the October 2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. The judge in charge of emergency proceedings declared […]


Liberia: Mandatory Enrollment of All Citizens and Foreign Residents and the Use of the National Biometric Identification Card to Access All Public and Private Services

April 14, 2025 3:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Liberia: Mandatory Enrollment of All Citizens and Foreign Residents and the Use of the National Biometric Identification Card to Access All Public and Private Services

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 147 […] NOW THEREFORE, l, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, hereby order: Section 1. Mandatory Enrolment and issuance to all qualified Citizens/Residents and Use of the National Identification Cards to Access All […]


The Mystery Man Behind the US Outburst Against South Sudan

April 14, 2025 1:44 pm Published by Comments Off on The Mystery Man Behind the US Outburst Against South Sudan

By Dulcie Leimbach South Sudan, Africa’s youngest country, is heading into the lean growing season, when hunger can peak. It is also embroiled in a nasty power brawl between its president and the vice president as fighting in the northeast […]


Bénin: Reconnaissance de nationalité aux Afro-descendants: De nouvelles précisions à introduire dans la loi

April 10, 2025 7:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Bénin: Reconnaissance de nationalité aux Afro-descendants: De nouvelles précisions à introduire dans la loi

Des clarifications de certaines notions seront introduites dans la loi sur la reconnaissance de nationalité aux Afro-descendants. Ainsi en a décidé le Conseil des ministres, mercredi 9 avril. Ceci permettra une bonne mise en oeuvre de ce cadre législatif qui […]


Bénin: Compte rendu du Conseil des Ministres du 09 avril 2025

April 9, 2025 10:35 am Published by Comments Off on Bénin: Compte rendu du Conseil des Ministres du 09 avril 2025

Le Conseil des Ministres s’est réuni mercredi, le 09 avril 2025, sous la présidence de Monsieur Patrice TALON, Président de la République, Chef de l’État, Chef du Gouvernement. […] I-6. Transmission à l’Assemblée nationale, pour examen et vote, du projet […]


Transforming lives through statistics – the Kenyan Citizenship journey

April 8, 2025 10:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Transforming lives through statistics – the Kenyan Citizenship journey

Have you ever wondered how statistics can transform lives? While many see statistics as tools for decision-making, they can also significantly enhance well-being and livelihoods. This article uncovers the inspiring story of how statistics motivated the Kenyan government to grant […]