Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

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

April 11, 2026 10:01 am Published by Comments Off on São Tomé Introduces Remote Passport Issuance, Clarifies Three-Nationality Rule

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 […]


Douglas Coltart clarifies Zimbabwe citizenship

April 9, 2026 7:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Douglas Coltart clarifies Zimbabwe citizenship

Human rights lawyer Douglas Coltart has publicly stated that he does not hold, nor is he entitled to, British citizenship, emphasising that Zimbabwe is the only country he legally considers home. Writing on X, Coltart explained that his ancestors arrived […]


Minister Leon Schreiber welcomes Cabinet approval of revised White Paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection

April 7, 2026 12:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Leon Schreiber welcomes Cabinet approval of revised White Paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Cabinet approval followed after an extensive programme of public consultation undertaken by the Department of Home Affairs, […]


In Ghana Town, a ‘stateless’ future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

April 7, 2026 11:40 am Published by Comments Off on In Ghana Town, a ‘stateless’ future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

In a small Gambian village founded decades ago by Ghanaian fishermen, many of their descendants languish without ID documents. By Kaddy Jawo Ghana Town, The Gambia – As dawn breaks over Ghana Town, a fishing village along The Gambia’s Atlantic […]


Gabon: Code de nationalité : sur une ligne de crête

April 2, 2026 11:53 am Published by Comments Off on Gabon: Code de nationalité : sur une ligne de crête

poste par Roxanne Bouenguidi L’ordonnance n° 0004/PR/2026 pose la question de la communauté de destin. Faut-il fonder l’appartenance à la nation sur la biologie, l’ethnie, l’histoire collective ou l’histoire individuelle et l’adhésion à des valeurs partagées ? Que dire de […]


Report on Consideration of Public Petition No. 01 of 2025 by Hon John Bwire MP on behalf of the Pare Community regarding recognition of the Pare people as a tribe in Kenya

April 1, 2026 10:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Report on Consideration of Public Petition No. 01 of 2025 by Hon John Bwire MP on behalf of the Pare Community regarding recognition of the Pare people as a tribe in Kenya

On behalf of the Public Petitions Committee and pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 227, it is my pleasant privilege and honour to present to this House the Report of the Committee on the Public Petition No. 01 of […]


Togo : la digitalisation du certificat de nationalité franchit le cap des 165 000 demandes

April 1, 2026 11:36 am Published by Comments Off on Togo : la digitalisation du certificat de nationalité franchit le cap des 165 000 demandes

Par Ayi Renaud Dossavi (Togo First) – Au Togo, depuis décembre 2024 où la digitalisation des demandes de certificat de nationalité a été opérationnalisée à mars 2026, un volume de 165 657 dossiers a été enregistré. Ce bilan a été […]


Nouveau code de la nationalité : Foumboula Libeka Makosso suggère aux gabonais de proposer leurs modifications aux députés

March 31, 2026 11:42 am Published by Comments Off on Nouveau code de la nationalité : Foumboula Libeka Makosso suggère aux gabonais de proposer leurs modifications aux députés

Par Carl Nsitou L’ancien député de la Transition, Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso suggère aux gabonais « choqués » par certaines dispositions de l’ordonnance portant sur la réforme du Code de la nationalité gabonaise de proposer leurs modifications par écrit aux […]


South Africa: Citizenship Clause Sparks Debate in Public Submissions on Constitutional Amendments

March 30, 2026 5:22 pm Published by Comments Off on South Africa: Citizenship Clause Sparks Debate in Public Submissions on Constitutional Amendments

The preamble of South Africa’s Constitution featured high on the agenda when the Joint Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) received a briefing on submissions received during the 2025 cycle. The committee’s Content Advisor, Ms Sisanda Siphamla, informed the committee that 1 […]


Ordonnance N°0004/PR/2026 portant Code de la Nationalité Gabonaise : la fabrication d’une citoyenneté à deux vitesses et le risque d’une fracture nationale

March 30, 2026 11:49 am Published by Comments Off on Ordonnance N°0004/PR/2026 portant Code de la Nationalité Gabonaise : la fabrication d’une citoyenneté à deux vitesses et le risque d’une fracture nationale

Par Ali Akbar ONANGA Y’OBÉGUÉ Docteur en Droit; Enseignant à la Faculté de Droit et des Sciences Économiques de l’Université Omar Bongo de Libreville Secrétaire Général du Parti Démocratique Gabonais Ancien Ministre — Le 25 mars 2026, le Journal Officiel de […]


Gabon: des dispositions du nouveau Code de la nationalité font polémique

March 29, 2026 11:57 am Published by Comments Off on Gabon: des dispositions du nouveau Code de la nationalité font polémique

Au Gabon, le Code de la nationalité vient d’être révisé par ordonnance présidentielle, promulguée le 26 février 2026, pendant que les députés et sénateurs étaient en vacances parlementaires. Les Gabonais ont commencé à prendre connaissance du nouveau Code lorsque des […]